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The gap between schwarm cells in the peripheral system is called a?

The gap between Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system is called a node of Ranvier. These nodes play a critical role in signaling transmission along the nerve fibers by allowing for the rapid diffusion of ions.


Gaps between segments of oligodendrocytes or between individual schwann cells are called?

The spaces along the axon and between the myelin sheath are known as the nodes of Ranvier. They are responsible for speeding up the signals that are transmitted along the axon of the nerve. While the myelin sheath consists of many layers that protect the axon, the nodes of Ranvier are uncovered, giving them the ability to produce an electrical charge.


What are the tiny gaps between adjacent schwann cells called?

Remember that the Schwann cells are made of myelin sheath which insulate the impulse, but also block the sodium ion/potassium ion channels. Therefore there has to be a point where the action potential 'jumps' to, and these are the gaps between the Schwann cells, they are called the Nodes of Ranvier.


What are the gaps called where the axon membrane is exposed?

Nodes of Ranvier


What is the trigger point at which a neuron will fire called?

Its where there are a lot of sodium channels. Once the trigger zone is 'triggered' to threshold (from -70mV to -55mv), then an action potential occurs. trigger zone in MOTOR neurons are in the axon hillock and in SENSORY neurons, they're in the 1st unmyelinated area (first node of ranvier).


A chemical found in the synaptic vesicles that when released has an effect on the next cell is called a?

neurotransmitters


What is the critical point called?

the temperature at which a gas can be liquified by lowering the temperature which is accompanied by applying pressure.


What is the area between neurons across which nerve impulses travel?

no, synapse. node of ranvier is between axon and dendrites


What is the name for the cleft between the internodes of the myelin sheath?

The cleft between the internodes of the myelin sheath is called the node of Ranvier. This region is important for the propagation of action potentials along the axon.


What is the substance released at axon terminals?

The substance that is released at an axonal ending to propagate the nerve impulse to the next nerve or muscle is called


What are the small sacs within the axon terminal called?

They are called as vesicles. They are constantly created. They contents the neurotransmitter. Neurotransmitter is required for transmission of the nerve impulse.


The transport mechanism for a neurotransmitter across the synaptic cleft is called?

The transport mechanism for a neurotransmitter across the synaptic cleft is called exocytosis. During exocytosis, neurotransmitter-filled vesicles fuse with the presynaptic membrane, releasing the neurotransmitter into the synaptic cleft where it can then bind to receptors on the postsynaptic membrane.