The Fatty Coating Which Enables Neurons to Transmit Impulses More

question 32

Multiple Choice

The fatty coating which enables neurons to transmit impulses more quickly is called

• A) myelin.
• B) nociceptor.
• C) algogenic substance.
• D) A delta.

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