What Is the Name of the Sheath That Encases Axons

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the sheath that encases axons to protect them and increase the speed of communication between neurons?

• A) neuronal sheath
• B) dendritic sheath
• C) synaptic sheath
• D) myelin sheath

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Definitions:

Inhibitory Synapse

A type of synaptic connection that decreases the likelihood of the receiving neuron firing an action potential.

Excitatory Synapse

A synapse at which an action in the presynaptic neuron increases the probability of an action potential occurring in the postsynaptic cell, typically by releasing neurotransmitters.

Object Recognition

The cognitive process of identifying and recognizing objects through visual perception.

Temporal Lobes

The regions of the cerebral cortex located on the sides of the brain, involved in processing sensory input and are important for memory, speech, and recognizing faces.