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  • 21-10-2019
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What is the purpose of the myelin sheath?

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Zofer17 Zofer17
  • 21-10-2019

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The myelin sheath is a protective covering that surrounds fibres called axons, the long thin projections that extend from the main body of a nerve cell or neuron. ... The main function of myelin is to protect and insulate these axons and enhance their transmission of electrical impulses.

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  • 21-10-2019
myelin sheath provides insulation and protection for the cell as well as it quickens the transmissions between cells
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