What is the myelin sheath, and why does it speed up nerve transmissions?
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5. what is a myelin sheath and what functions does it perform for a nerve?
How do nerves transmit impulses? Why is it that a myelin sheath increases the rate at which impulses are transmitted along a nerve? Please explain. 100 words or more please
Explain how the length constant is affected followingdegradation of the myelin sheath, or in other words, how is thelength constant affected by decreases in membrane resistance (Rm)?How does demyelination affect conduction along the axon?