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The myelin sheath is composed of what substance?
The myelin sheath is composed of what substance?
fatty white substance
What is the function of the myelin sheath?
What is the function of the myelin sheath?
forms an electrically insulating layer around the axon of some nerve cells
Which nerve cells have a myelin sheath?
Which nerve cells have a myelin sheath?
some nerve cells
The myelin sheath is composed of what type of substance and what is its function?
The myelin sheath is composed of what type of substance and what is its function?
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What is the role of the myelin sheath in nerve cells?
What is the role of the myelin sheath in nerve cells?
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Which type of nerve cells have a myelin sheath, and what is the significance of this feature?
Which type of nerve cells have a myelin sheath, and what is the significance of this feature?
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What is the role of the hypothalamus in response to becoming too hot?
What is the role of the hypothalamus in response to becoming too hot?
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What action does the hypothalamus instruct the body to take when it becomes too cold?
What action does the hypothalamus instruct the body to take when it becomes too cold?
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What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in regulating body temperature?
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in regulating body temperature?
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