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The myelin sheath consists of tightly packed layers of cell membrane that insulate and protect nerve fibers. Its high lipid content allows for efficient transmission of electrical impulses along the nerve fibers by restricting ion flow across the cell membrane, which helps to maintain a consistent signal without loss of strength. This insulation allows the electrical impulse to travel more quickly down the nerve fiber.
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Does grey matter contain myelin?
That is a very good question. Gray matter is composed of cell bodies of neurons. Such cell bodies are also covered by myalin sheath. But the colour of myalin sheath is dominated by the color of nerve cell bodies. ( Without the myelin sheath, there will be short circuit.)
What matrial is a good electrical conductor?
Silver is the best electrical conductor. Copper is second. Gold is third. Aluminum is a good conductor but not for house wiring. It is used for high tension wires.
Is sliver a conductor or insulator?
Silver is a very good conductor of electricity due to its high electrical conductivity. It is commonly used in electrical wires and circuits for this reason.
Is cobalt a poor conductor?
Cobalt is not a very good conductor as copper or silver; the electrical resistivity is 62,4 nohm.m
Why is magnesium oxide a good conductor?
Magnesium oxide is an electrical insulator.
What do myelin sheath membranes lack which makes them good insulators?
Channel and carrier proteins
The main component of the myelin sheath is?
Myelin is composed of about 80% lipid and about 20% protein. Some of the proteins that make up myelin are myelin basic protein (MBP),myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG), and proteolipid protein (PLP). Myelin is made up primarily of a glycolipid calledgalactocerebroside. The intertwining of the hydrocarbon chains of sphingomyelin serve to strengthen the myelin sheath.There are quite a few disease (multiple sclerosis, optic neuritis, transverse myelitis..) involved in the destruction of the axon myelin sheath also known as myelin sheath.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myelin
What is good for your spinal cord?
The spinal cord needs omega 3 fatty acids for its myelin sheath; fish is a good source.
Is nitrogen a conductor of electricity?
Nitrogen is not a good electrical conductor.
Copper is a good electrical what?
Conductor
Is it good electrical conductor of sodium?
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Is oxygen a good electrical conductor?
NO.
Does grey matter contain myelin?
That is a very good question. Gray matter is composed of cell bodies of neurons. Such cell bodies are also covered by myalin sheath. But the colour of myalin sheath is dominated by the color of nerve cell bodies. ( Without the myelin sheath, there will be short circuit.)
Is gold an electrical conductor?
Yes, gold is a very good conductor
What is the only non metal that is a good electrical conductor?
Carbon in the form of graphite is used as an electrical conductor (the brushes in electric motors)
What matrial is a good electrical conductor?
Silver is the best electrical conductor. Copper is second. Gold is third. Aluminum is a good conductor but not for house wiring. It is used for high tension wires.
Is CO2 a good electrical conductor?
No, CO2 is not a good electrical conductor. It is a poor conductor of electricity since its molecular structure does not allow the easy flow of electrons necessary for conducting electricity.
