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The gaps between the two adjacent myelin...

The gaps between the two adjacent myelin sheaths are called

A

Node of Raunkier

B

Synaptic knob

C

Synaptic cleft

D

Node of Ranvier

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D
The gaps between the two adjacent myelin sheaths are called Node of Ranvier.
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