Areas of a Myelinated Axon That are Not Covered by Myelin

Question

Areas of a myelinated axon that are not covered by myelin are called ________.
A) internodes
B) nodes
C) gray matter
D) white matter
E) All of the answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

The areas of a myelinated axon that are not covered by myelin are called nodes, also known as the nodes of Ranvier. These gaps in the myelin sheath allow for saltatory conduction, which is the rapid transmission of nerve impulses along the axon.