Match each term with its definition or description.
-microscopic gaps in the myelin sheath
A)Cell body
B)Axon
C)Nodes of Ranvier
D)Dendrite
E)Myelin
F)Neurofibrils

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Nodes of Ranvier are the microscopic gaps in the myelin sheath of an axon.

Answer: A
 Cell body is the part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and other organelles.

Answer: B
 Axon is the elongated part of a neuron that carries nerve impulses away from the cell body.

Answer: D
 Dendrites are the branched extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons.

Answer: E
 Myelin is the fatty substance that surrounds and insulates some axons, allowing for faster transmission of nerve impulses.

Answer: F
 Neurofibrils are the protein fibers that provide support and structure to the cell body and axon of a neuron.

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