Chapter 39.2, Problem 2SB

Summary Introduction

To review:

The way in which the myelin sheath affects the neuronal conduction.

Introduction:

The neurons generate electrical impulses and transmit the signals in the form of the action potential. The action potential is transmitted either through the chemical signals or through the electrical signals. The electrical signals are conducted faster as compared to the chemical signals. Various factors influence the speed of electrical impulses like myelin sheath and length of nerves fibers.