A myelin sheath is a lipid-rich membrane that surrounds an axon, acting as an electrical insulator.
A myelin sheath is a lipid-rich membrane that surrounds an axon, acting as an electrical insulator.
| Front | Define myelin sheath. |
|---|---|
| Back | Myelin sheath - membrane rich in lipid which surrounds the axon of some neurones acting as insulating layer |
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