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What are some of the factors that appear to impact the level of support that lesbian/gay-parent families receive from their families of origin?


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Central Nervous System

Comprises the brain and spinal cord, responsible for coordinating body activities.

Schwann Cells

Specialized cells that form the myelin sheath around nerve fibers in the peripheral nervous system, aiding in the rapid transmission of electrical signals.

Oligodendrocytes

A type of glial cell in the central nervous system that produces the myelin sheath, helping to increase the speed at which electrical impulses propagate along nerve cells.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that encases and insulates the axons of many neurons, allowing for faster transmission of electrical signals along the nerve cells.

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