What is a myelin sheath?
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Dr. Michael Roizen answered:Neurons are encased in a tough myelin sheath. This protective coating prevents the branches from tangling -- and, thus, mixing up messages and disrupting connections -- and insures that messages travel fast.
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Neurons are encased in a tough myelin sheath. This protective coating prevents the branches from tangling -- and, thus, mixing up messages and disrupting connections -- and insures that messages travel fast. More
