graceraisch1968 graceraisch1968
  • 03-02-2022
  • History
contestada

What is the name of the fatty coating on neurons that acts as an insulator.

Respuesta :

mya691442
mya691442 mya691442
  • 03-02-2022

Answer:

Myelin is an insulating layer, or sheath that forms around nerves, including those in the brain and spinal cord. It is made up of protein and fatty substances. This myelin sheath allows electrical impulses to transmit quickly and efficiently along the nerve cells. If myelin is damaged, these impulses slow down.

Explanation:

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

A pet store sold a whopping amount of 15 pets in a day. The pet store sold only dogs and cats. Each dog was marketed for $150 while cats were sold at a price o
What does the slope of each line represent
How did westward settlement and expansion impact Chinese and Irish immigrants?
Please help me with this question
In the first law of thermodynamics, angle E = Q - W, what does Angle E stand for? A. The heat added to the system B. The internal energy of the system C. The
What symbolic meaning is suggested in the "Hunt of the Unicorn" series of tapestries (Fig. 19-8)?
What are two pathways marijuana uses to affect the mind.?
When paraphrasing the work of a researcher, the name of the author within a paragraph should be noted as?
what is the definition of phenotype
Please I really stuck on this and need help