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Advantage Disadvantage Neurons Insulated Myelin Sheath  Improves Speed

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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