Myelin Sheath Quiz

fatty white substance

forms an electrically insulating layer around the axon of some nerve cells

some nerve cells

<p>The myelin sheath is composed of a fatty white substance and its function is to form an electrically insulating layer around the axon of some nerve cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The role of the myelin sheath in nerve cells is to insulate the axon, allowing for faster transmission of electrical signals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some nerve cells have a myelin sheath, and this feature is significant as it helps in faster transmission of electrical signals and provides protection to the axon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Instructs the body to sweat to cool down</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shiver to raise body temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monitoring and initiating responses to maintain internal temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers