Asked by amanda kozlek on Jul 07, 2024
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Nodes of Ranvier are found only on
A) myelinated axons.
B) dendrites.
C) astrocytes.
D) Nissl bodies.
E) unmyelinated axons.
Nodes of Ranvier
Gaps in the myelin sheath along a nerve fiber, where the axonal membrane is exposed to the extracellular space, facilitating rapid signal transmission.
Myelinated Axons
Axons that are covered with myelin, a fatty substance that speeds up the transmission of nerve impulses.
- Comprehend the composition and role of the myelin sheath and its effects on the transmission of nerve signals.
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SB
Steven BteshJul 08, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Nodes of Ranvier are the gaps or interruptions in the myelin sheath of myelinated axons. Therefore, they are only found on myelinated axons, making option A the correct choice.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the composition and role of the myelin sheath and its effects on the transmission of nerve signals.