The Process in Which Axons Are Covered with a Layer

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Short Answer

The process in which axons are covered with a layer of fat cells,which increases the speed of information traveling through the nervous system.

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Definitions:

Perpetual Payments

Payments that continue indefinitely, often seen in perpetuities where an initial investment pays a constant amount to the investor forever.

Discount Rate

The interest rate that the Federal Reserve charges banks for short-term loans, which influences monetary policy and the cost of borrowing.

Investment

Allocation of resources, usually financial, in expectation of generating an income or profit over time through appreciation, dividends, or interests.

Pay

Compensation received by an employee from an employer in exchange for performing a job.