One reason for this large spread is that another type of cells in the nervous system - the Schwann cell - acts as a caring grandmother and constantly wraps certain types of axons with layers of fatty blankets called the myelin sheath. Like that: In addition to protection and isolation, the myelin sheath is a major factor in the pace of communication - the action potentials move much more rapidly through the axons when covered with myelin sheaths.
One reason for this large spread is that another type of cells in the nervous system - the Schwann cell - acts as a caring grandmother and constantly wraps certain types of axons with layers of fatty blankets called the myelin sheath. Like that: In addition to protection and isolation, the myelin sheath is a major factor in the pace of communication - the action potentials move much more rapidly through the axons when covered with myelin sheaths.
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