GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The speed of neural conduction between neurons will result in difficulties in speaking, vision, and balance if the ____ insulating the axons are damaged or removed.
A
myelin sheath
B
axons
C
neurons
D
dendrites
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Conduction velocity: impulses typically travel along neurons at a speed of anywhere from 1 to 120 meters per second. the speed of conduction is influenced by the presence or absence of myelin. Neurons with myelin (or myelinated neurons) conduct impulses much faster than those without myelin.

Detailed explanation-2: -What will happen to nerve conduction speed in affected neurons? It will slow down dramatically. Which of these diseases involves the destruction of the myelin sheath on certain neurons within the brain and spinal cord? Infants require many nutrients early in life, including lipids such as fats.

Detailed explanation-3: -A demyelinating disease is any condition that causes damage to the protective covering (myelin sheath) that surrounds nerve fibers in your brain, the nerves leading to the eyes (optic nerves) and spinal cord. When the myelin sheath is damaged, nerve impulses slow or even stop, causing neurological problems.

Detailed explanation-4: -Myelin has properties of low capacitance and high electrical resistance which means it can act as an insulator. Therefore, myelin sheaths insulate axons to increase the speed of electrical signal conduction. This allows myelinated axons to conduct electrical signals at high speeds.

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