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Which of the following statements about the myelin sheath is correct?

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It speeds up the transmission of nerve impulses. Correct It is produced by microglia. It slows down nerve conduction. It covers all neurons in the body.

Explanation

The myelin sheath increases the speed of nerve impulse transmission by insulating the axon.

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