Nodes of Ranvier

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Nodes of Ranvier are microscopic gaps found within myelinated axons. Their function is to speed up propagation of Action potentials along the axon via saltatory conduction.  [1] 

References

  1. ↑ Alberts et al. (2008). Molecular Biology of The Cell. 5th edition. New York: Garland Science. p680
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