Myelin Allows Electrical Messages to Be Conducted More Efficiently

question 167

True/False

Myelin allows electrical messages to be conducted more efficiently.

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Definitions:

Edema

Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.

Suppressor T-cells

A type of T cell that regulates the immune response to avoid attacking one's own cells or causing excessive reactions.

Serous Exudate

A clear, thin, and watery fluid that leaks out of blood vessels into nearby tissues, often seen in inflammation or as a result of injury.

Inflammatory Response

The body's protective reaction to infection, irritation, or injury, characterized by redness, warmth, swelling, and pain.