Biological Science (6th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321976495
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-649-9

Chapter 43 - Animal Nervous Systems - Review - Page 920: 2

Answer

C

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The myelin sheath insulates the electrical current that runs through the electron. It also stops ions from moving freely across the membrane, forcing ions to spread until they reach the node of Ranvier. Hence, myelination increases the efficiency of propagation.
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