HISTOLOGY
NERVOUS TISSUE
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Question
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Which of the following is covered by myelin sheath?
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Dendrite
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Axon
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Cyton
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Whole of nervous cell
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In most neurons, the axon is surrounded by a white insulating sheath called myelin or medullary. The outermost thin sheath covering of the axon is called neurilemma .
Detailed explanation-2: -Myelin is an insulating layer, or sheath that forms around nerves, including those in the brain and spinal cord. It is made up of protein and fatty substances. This myelin sheath allows electrical impulses to transmit quickly and efficiently along the nerve cells.
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