Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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Chapter 12 - Nervous Tissue - Study Guide - Testing Your Recall - Page 472: 2

Answer

c. nodes of Ranvier

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The highest density of voltage-gated ion channels is found on the nodes of Ranvier of a neuron. When an internodal signal reaches it, the nodes of Ranvier create a new action potential, which boosts the signal.
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