The function of the myelin sheath and whether not having one would alter the likelihood of an action potential influencing a neighboring cell. Introduction: Neurons have an axon at the end of the cell body. Neural signals pass through the axon. The myelin sheath is present along the outer surface of the axon.

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The function of the myelin sheath and whether not having one would alter the likelihood of an action potential influencing a neighboring cell.

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Neurons have an axon at the end of the cell body. Neural signals pass through the axon. The myelin sheath is present along the outer surface of the axon.

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