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The gap in the myelin sheath is known as
  1. Cyton
  2. Nodes of Ranvier
  3. None of these
  4. Dendrons

A
Dendrons
B
None of these
C
Nodes of Ranvier
D
Cyton
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Axon of the neuron is surrounded by a sheath called myelin sheath. However, at the areas called nodes of Ranvier, the myelin sheath is not present and hence a gap is created. It helps in the easy conduction of action potential during saltatory conduction.
So, the correct answer is 'Nodes of Ranvier'.

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