The key purpose of myelin is to A) activate the sympathetic nervous system. C) trigger muscle cells to fire. B) provide electric

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The key purpose of myelin is to A) activate the sympathetic nervous system. C) trigger muscle cells to fire. B) provide electric

al insulation. D) facilitate the reuptake of neurotransmi

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agasfer [191] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-19T05:18:51+03:00

Answer:

Provide electrical insulation

Explanation:

The neuron is the structural and functional unit of the nervous system that helps in the transmission of the nerve impulse. The neuron senses the information and transfer it to the effector organ.

The neuron transmission speed depends on the myelination of the neuron. Myelinated neuron increase the speed of transmission as compared with the unmyelinated neuron. The myelination provides the electrical insulation and saltatory conduction of the neuron.

Thus, the correct answer is option (B).