The Nodes of Ranvier Are

question 50

Multiple Choice

The nodes of Ranvier are

• A) action potential recordings
• B) breaks in the myelin covering
• C) spaces between neurons
• D) specialized cells around axons
• E) all of these, except action potential recordings

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Definitions:

Subscapular

Pertaining to beneath the scapula or shoulder blade, often referring to muscles or vessels in that area.

Caudal Vein

A term usually referring to a tail vein in laboratory animals, used for injections or sample collection.

Internal Iliac Vein

A vein located in the pelvis that drains blood from the lower abdomen and pelvis into the common iliac veins.

Hepatic Portal Vein

A blood vessel that carries nutrient-rich blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver.