neuronal structures

What Are Nodes of Ranvier?

The nodes of Ranvier are gaps in the myelin sheath along the axon. These gaps are essential for a process called saltatory conduction, where the electrical impulse jumps from one node to the next, significantly speeding up signal transmission.

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