Myelinated axon
Explanation
Myelin is a fatty sheath that surrounds axons in the peripheral nervous system (PNS). It helps to insulate the axons and speed up the conduction of nerve impulses. The nodes of Ranvier are short gaps in the myelin sheath.
Myelinated axon
Explanation
Myelin is a fatty sheath that surrounds axons in the peripheral nervous system (PNS). It helps to insulate the axons and speed up the conduction of nerve impulses. The nodes of Ranvier are short gaps in the myelin sheath.