Asked by alyshia edwards on Sep 28, 2024
What is the name for the insulation that covers some axons and increases the speed of transmission of the neural impulse
A) neurotransmitter sheath
B) terminal cover
C) myelin sheath
D) glia wrap
Myelin Sheath
A fatty covering that surrounds axons of some nerve cells, facilitating faster transmission of electrical impulses.
- Grasp the impact of myelin on neural impulse transmission.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the impact of myelin on neural impulse transmission.