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savannahhooper

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Gaps in the myelin sheath are called the ___________________ _.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The ___________________ _ of a Schwann cell contains the cell's nucleus and most of its cytoplasm, which remain outside the myelin sheath.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

nodes of Ranvier

Answer to Question 2

neurilemma



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