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Unit 2 – Biological Basis of Behavior
Topic 2.3
What function does myelin sheath perform in neuronal communication?
It serves as an energy source for neurons during intense cognitive activity.
Myelin sheath regulates the release of neurotransmitters into synaptic gaps between neurons.
Myelin sheath generates new neurons in response to learning or injury recovery processes.
It insulates axons and increases speed at which nerve impulses travel along them by enabling saltatory conduction.
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