Gaps in myelin that create non-insulated areas along an axon are called
A)nodes of Ranvier.
B)terminal buttons.
C)synapses.
D)receptors.
E)interneurons.

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Nodes of Ranvier are the gaps in the myelin sheath along an axon where the axonal membrane is exposed to the extracellular space, allowing for the rapid transmission of nerve impulses via saltatory conduction.

Gaps in Myelin That Create Non-Insulated Areas Along an Axon