A(n)_____ Is a Layer of Fat Cells That Encases and Insulates

question 132

Multiple Choice

A(n) _____ is a layer of fat cells that encases and insulates many axons,and helps electrical signals travel faster down the axon.

• A)myelin sheath
• B)astrocyte
• C)dendrite
• D)nociceptor

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