Which of the Following Substances Provides Insulation for the Axon

question 265

Multiple Choice

Which of the following substances provides insulation for the axon, as well as a means of increasing rate of conduction of neural impulses?

• A) Basal ganglia
• B) Neurotransmitter
• C) Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
• D) Myelin

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