PHYSIOLOGY
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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This insulating material forms a layer, around the axon of a neuron. It enables electrical signals to travel down the axon at higher speeds.
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neuron
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myelin sheath
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dendrite
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neurotransmitter
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Myelin is a lipid-rich material that surrounds nerve cell axons (the nervous system’s “wires") to insulate them and increase the rate at which electrical impulses (called action potentials) are passed along the axon.
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