What Is the Function of the Myelin

question 83

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the myelin?

• A) It creates neurotransmitters.
• B) Its exact function is unknown.
• C) It prevents electrical messages from travelling down the axon.
• D) It allows for electrical messages in the neuron to be conducted more efficiently.

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