Damage to the Myelin Sheath of a Neuron May Slow

question 58

True/False

Damage to the myelin sheath of a neuron may slow or even stop nerve impulse transmission.

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Definitions:

Efferent Neurons

Motor neurons that convey impulses away from the brain.

Nociception

The process wherein sensory nerve cells are stimulated in response to harmful stimuli resulting in the perception of pain.

Sensory Tracts

Pathways in the nervous system that relay sensory information from the body to the brain.

Dorsal Tracts

Nerve pathways in the spinal cord that transmit sensory information from the body to the brain.