Single Answer MCQ
Q-00019249
What is the function of the myelin sheath?
1
To protect the neuron
2
To increase the speed of impulses
3
To store neurotransmitters
4
To improve reflexes
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. To increase the speed of impulses
Solution:
The correct answer is To increase the speed of impulses. The myelin sheath is a fatty layer that insulates axons and accelerates the transmission of electrical impulses along the neuron.
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