In the Context of Neurons, Which of the Following Statements

question 131

Multiple Choice

In the context of neurons, which of the following statements is true of the myelin sheath?

• A) It is a layer of fat cells that insulates axons and helps electrical signals travel faster down the axon.
• B) It is a fiber that carries signals away from the cell body of a neuron.
• C) It is a fiber that carries signals toward the cell body of a neuron.
• D) It releases chemicals called neurotransmitters into synapses, which are tiny gaps between neurons' fibers.

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