Which of the Following Is NOT True About the Myelin

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about the myelin sheath?

• A)It is composed of layers of cellular membrane,containing myelin around nerve fibers.
• B)It gives nerve fibers their white,glistening appearance.
• C)It provides a pathway for new fiber growth if the axon is severed.
• D)It decreases the speed of nerve impulse conduction.
• E)It is formed from Schwann cells.

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