Nodes of Ranvier are important in __________.
A) speeding up the transmission of nerve impulses
B) shielding the synapse from extraneous chemicals
C) the synthesis of fatty tissue that makes up the myelin sheath
D) transducing mechanical stimuli into nerve impulses

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Nodes of Ranvier are the gaps between the myelin sheath that wrap around axons. These gaps allow for saltatory conduction, which speeds up the transmission of nerve impulses.

Nodes of Ranvier Are Important in __________