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Nerve pathways that are used often receive electrical insulators around the axons to make nerve transmission faster and easier. The insulation is called the ____________.

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Pretty sure your answer is Myelin.
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Answer;

Myelin sheath

Step-by-step explanation;

  • Neurons are often surrounded by a myelin sheath to improve the speed of their communication, and to keep their electrical charges from shorting out with other neurons.
  • Myelination of neurons by myelin sheath acts as an insulation to the neurons and this facilitates the transmission of electrical signals or impulses.
  • Myelin sheath is a fatty layer tissue that surrounds the axon of a neuron and acts as an insulator and also allows faster transmission of electrical signals.
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