Myelination of Axons Requires Precise Spacing of Nodes, Adequate Seals

question 57

Essay

Myelination of axons requires precise spacing of nodes, adequate seals between the myelin sheaths and axon, and proper distributions of sodium and potassium pumps at the nodes. Describe why such a delicate balance is necessary for an adequate increase in the velocity of conductance along the axon.

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