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Advantage Disadvantage Neurons Insulated Myelin Sheath  Improves Speed

The advantage of myelin is improved transmission speed via saltatory conduction, but a disadvantage is that it takes up significant space in a confined environment.

Améliore la vitesse de transmission électrique par conduction saltatoire, prend beaucoup de place dans un environnement clos.

Front advantage and disadvantage of neurons insulated with a myelin sheath 
Back improves the speed of electrical transmission via saltatory conduction, takes up significant space within an enclosed environment 

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