Which of the Following Is True About Myelin Sheaths

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about myelin sheaths?

• A) They slow down the speed of nerve impulses.
• B) They are made up of a protein molecule called myelin.
• C) They are destroyed in certain disorders such as multiple sclerosis.
• D) They cover all neuronal axons.

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