3 Questions
Which cells create myelin sheaths in the central nervous system (CNS)?
Oligodendrocytes
Which type of conduction is responsible for accelerating impulse transmission along myelinated fibers?
Saltatory conduction
What are Nodes of Ranvier?
Gaps in the myelin that permit ion flow
Test your knowledge on myelin and its role in accelerating impulse transmission along axons. Learn about the structure of myelin sheaths and the function of Nodes of Ranvier in this quiz.
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