Which of the following correctly describes the nodes of Ranvier?
A)action potential recordings
B)breaks in the myelin covering
C) lipid paths
D) spaces between neurons

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The nodes of Ranvier are the gaps in the myelin sheath that surrounds axons. These gaps allow for saltatory conduction, where the action potential jumps from one node to the next, increasing the speed of neural communication.

Which of the Following Correctly Describes the Nodes of Ranvier