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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the purpose of the "Nodes of Ranvier" on a neuron?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

they are the gaps in the insulating myelin sheath of the axon that help to facilitate rapid conduction of nerve impulses. it was first dicovered by Louise-Antoine Ranvier in 1878.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks :)

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