History of Myelin

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Myelin is a fatty substance surrounding the axons of both peripheral and central nervous system neurons as an insulating sheath. Its main function is to increase the conduction velocity of the nerves.

Myelin is a fatty substance surrounding the axons of both peripheral and central nervous system neurons as an insulating sheath. Its main function is to increase the conduction velocity of the nerves.