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2 multiple choice 1 point what is the primary function of the myelin sheath in neurons? to connect neurons together. to produce neurotransmitters. to store information. to speed up neural transmission.
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The myelin sheath is a fatty - insulating layer around neurons. It allows for saltatory conduction, which greatly speeds up the transmission of electrical impulses along the axon of a neuron. It does not connect neurons, produce neurotransmitters, or store information.
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To speed up neural transmission.