Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the function of the myelin sheath?
A) increase leakage of ions across the membrane
B) decrease axonal conduction velocity
C) reduce a membrane's ion permeability
D) decrease ion permeability in the nodes of Ranvier
E) increase a membrane's ion permeability
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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