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What is the purpose of myelin sheath?

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11y ago

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This is a process that occurs in the CNS and PNS with axons. In the CNS oligodendrocytes surround the axons and in PNS schwann cells surround the axons. the myelin sheath will increase the speed of nervous conduction along the axon.

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What is the purpose of the myelin sheath?

RIGHT Answer--- The myelin sheath serves as an insulator for the axon.

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