Myelin Is Important in

question 15

Multiple Choice

Myelin is important in .

• A) allowing electrical signals to be transferred from one axon to another adjacent axon
• B) maintaining the ionic balance in the environment surrounding the axon
• C) insulating axons and increasing the conduction velocity of action potentials
• D) absorbing damaged tissue or invading organisms

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