The unmyelinated areas on myelinated nerve fibers are: A. Nodes of Ranvier B. Synaptic knobs C. Schwann cells D. Dendrites
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The myelin sheath provides insulation and increases the speed of nerve impulse transmission. However, there are small gaps between the myelin sheath segments where the axon is exposed. These gaps are called the Nodes of Ranvier. Show more…
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