Myelin Serves to

question 13

Multiple Choice

Myelin serves to

• A) increase the speed of conduction along the axon.
• B) insulate a cell's axon from the electrical activity of adjacent axons.
• C) synthesize and store neurotransmitter substances.
• D) Both a and b are correct

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