Myelin Is Made Up of Fats and Proteins and Wraps

question 60

Multiple Choice

Myelin is made up of fats and proteins and wraps around axons to ______.

• A) store information
• B) increase the speed of information transmission
• C) protect the nerve
• D) provide support and stability for the nerve

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Definitions:

Ankle Joint

A complex joint that connects the foot to the leg, comprising three bones (tibia, fibula, and talus) and allowing up-and-down and side-to-side movements of the foot.

Fibula

A long, slender bone located on the lateral side of the tibia in the lower leg, playing a significant role in stabilizing the ankle and supporting muscles of the lower leg.

Femur

The thigh bone, which is the longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the human body, connecting the hip to the knee.

Tibia

The larger, weight-bearing bone located in the lower leg between the knee and ankle.