The Whitish, Fatty Substance That Surrounds Some Axons and Aids

question 71

Multiple Choice

The whitish, fatty substance that surrounds some axons and aids conduction of a nerve impulse down the axon is called

• A)myelin.
• B)neurilemma.
• C)synaptic vesicles.
• D)neurotransmitters.

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