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If oligodendrocytes did not produce myelin, the human brain would likely be significantly larger, as myelin helps to insulate nerve fibers and increase the speed of electrical signal transmission. Without myelin, neurons would require more space to maintain slower signal conduction, potentially leading to a larger brain volume. However, a larger brain might also be less efficient, as the increased size could lead to longer signal transmission times and higher energy demands for maintaining and supporting more extensive neural networks. Overall, the brain's size and structure have evolved to balance efficiency and functionality, making it difficult to predict an exact size without myelin.
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What cell in the human nervous system whose primary function is to provide insulation and structure for neurons on which they may develop and work?
The cells in the human nervous system that provide insulation and structure for neurons are called glial cells, specifically oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system and Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system. These cells produce myelin, a fatty substance that wraps around the axons of neurons to insulate and support their function by speeding up the transmission of nerve impulses.
What system does the human brain belong to?
The human brain belongs to the nervous system.
What is the difference between human and goat brain?
Human brain is well developed as compared to goat brain.
What is the average wiaght of a human brain?
the average weight of the human brain is 10-15 lbs.
What cell lives longer a human brain cell or a human red cell?
brain cell
Myelin is formed by?
there are specialized cells in the nervous system produce and form the myelin in the central nervous system (brain & spinal cord) by oligodendrocytes in the peripheral nervous system by schwann cells
What does a human brain do?
Produce bumfluff
Are oligodendrocytes unipolar bipolar or multipolar?
Oligodendrocytes are unipolar.Source: "Human Anatomy & Physiology" by Elaine N. Marieb and Katja Hoehn, ninth edition
What cell in the human nervous system whose primary function is to provide insulation and structure for neurons on which they may develop and work?
The cells in the human nervous system that provide insulation and structure for neurons are called glial cells, specifically oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system and Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system. These cells produce myelin, a fatty substance that wraps around the axons of neurons to insulate and support their function by speeding up the transmission of nerve impulses.
Has no artificial human brain been made yet?
We have yet to produce an artificial brain that is able to compete with that of a fly. A fly's brain only has a few hundred neurons while a human brain has several billion. We are many years off building an artificial brain capable of competing with humans
Are there any beta rays produced in human brain?
Beta rays are certainly not a normal part of the functioning of the human brain. It is possible that some radioactive contamination within the brain would produce beta rays, but only in very small amounts.
What is correct human brain or human brains?
human brain. seeing as a human only has one brain.
What percent of a human brain comprises fat?
The myelin insulation around neural axons and glial cells, which is mostly lipid, brings the fat content of an animal brain to about 60%.
What weighs more lungs or brain?
The Human Brain Weighs More Than The Human Lung.
Why is the human brain called the brain?
the human brain can give us lot of information
What weighs more the human brain or human lungs?
brain
What system does the human brain belong to?
The human brain belongs to the nervous system.
