Which of the following is (are) true about the myelin sheath?a. made of Schwann cellsO b. allow for saltatory conductionO c. insulate the nerve cellO d. all of these

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Which of the following is (are) true about the myelin sheath? a. made of Schwann cells b. allow for saltatory conduction c. insulate the nerve cell O d. all of these

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

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