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the myelin sheath is a part of the neuron that covers which of these structures?
axon terminals
cell body
dendrites
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The myelin sheath is an insulating layer that forms around nerves, specifically around the axon of a neuron. It is made up of protein and fatty substances and helps in the faster transmission of electrical impulses. Axon terminals are the ends of axons where neurotransmitters are released, the cell - body contains the nucleus and other organelles, and dendrites receive signals from other neurons.
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