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Dictionary of Biological Psychology

node of Ranvier

A gap in the MYELIN sheath of a NEURON; the presence of the nodes of Ranvier allows for the development of SALTATORY conduction, which is much faster than CABLE TRANSMISSION; see ACTION POTENTIAL and GLIAL CELLS for further information.

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Node Of Ranvier from Dictionary of Biological Psychology. ISBN: 0-203-29884-5. Published: 02-22-2001. ©2009 Taylor and Francis. All rights reserved.



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