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The nodes of Ranvier allow saltatory conduction, where the nerve impulse jumps from node to node, increasing conduction speed.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 18: Neural Control and Coordination Nerve Impulse - Resting Potential Action Potential and Transmission
Schwann cells form the myelin sheath around axons, aiding in faster nerve impulse conduction.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 18: Neural Control and Coordination Nerve Impulse - Resting Potential Action Potential and Transmission
The myelin sheath insulates the axon and speeds up nerve impulse conduction through saltatory conduction.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 18: Neural Control and Coordination Nerve Impulse - Resting Potential Action Potential and Transmission
The myelin sheath insulates axons, increasing the speed of impulse conduction through saltatory conduction.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 18: Neural Control and Coordination Nerve Impulse - Resting Potential Action Potential and Transmission
The myelin sheath insulates the axon, enabling faster impulse conduction through saltatory conduction.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 18: Neural Control and Coordination Nerve Impulse - Resting Potential Action Potential and Transmission
The myelin sheath insulates axons and increases the speed of nerve impulse conduction.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 18: Neural Control and Coordination Nerve Impulse - Resting Potential Action Potential and Transmission
Oligodendrocytes form the myelin sheath around axons in the central nervous system (CNS).
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 18: Neural Control and Coordination Neural System and Neuron - Structure Types and Functions
Schwann cells form the myelin sheath around axons in the peripheral nervous system, aiding in faster impulse conduction.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 18: Neural Control and Coordination Neural System and Neuron - Structure Types and Functions
The myelin sheath insulates the axon, allowing nerve impulses to travel more quickly.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 18: Neural Control and Coordination Neural System and Neuron - Structure Types and Functions
The myelin sheath increases the speed of nerve impulse transmission by insulating the axon.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 18: Neural Control and Coordination Neural System and Neuron - Structure Types and Functions
Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disorder caused by the degeneration of the myelin sheath surrounding neurons.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System
Sphingolipids is the correct answer as it accurately identifies the biological location, composition, or distribution described in this question. In Lipids without annotations, the spatial organization and localization of molecules are critical to their function. Sphingolipids is specifically associated with the structure or compartment mentioned because of its unique biochemical properties and physiological role. The other options (Triacylglycerols, Phospholipids, and Glycolipids) are primarily associated with different cellular compartments, tissues, or structural contexts.
Ref: Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, Nelson & Cox, 8th Ed., Ch. 10
