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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Neuron Structure**: Begin by recognizing the basic structure of a neuron, which consists of three main parts: the cell body (soma), dendrites, and axon. 2. **Identifying the Axon**: Focus on the axon, which is the long, slender projection of the neuron that conducts electrical impulses away from the cell body. 3. **Myelin Sheath**: The axon is often covered by a fatty layer known as the myelin sheath. This sheath acts as an insulator and helps increase the speed of nerve impulse transmission. 4. **Gaps in Myelin Sheath**: Between segments of the myelin sheath, there are small gaps. These gaps are crucial for the proper functioning of the neuron. 5. **Naming the Gaps**: The gaps between two adjacent myelin sheaths are specifically known as "Nodes of Ranvier." 6. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the answer to the question is that the gaps between two adjacent myelin sheaths are called "Nodes of Ranvier." ---
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