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Which of These Tissue Types Is Not Affected by Sarcomas

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Which of these tissue types is not affected by sarcomas?


Definitions:

Spinal Cord

A long, thin bundle of nervous tissue that extends from the brain down the vertebral column, transmitting nerve impulses to and from the brain.

Schwann Cells

Glial cells of the peripheral nervous system that wrap around axons, providing electrical insulation (myelination) and support for nerve regeneration.

Myelin Sheath

The fatty layer that surrounds and insulates nerve fibers, speeding up the transmission of nerve impulses.

Neurilemma

The outermost layer of a myelinated nerve fiber, which plays a crucial role in nerve regeneration and conduction.

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