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sarasara

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After a neuron has been myelinated, its transmission speed
 
  A) doubles.
  B) triples.
  C) quadruples.
  D) slows down.

Question 2

The insulating material that helps neurons increase their transmission speed is called
 
  A) mycellium.
  B) myeotoxin.
  C) myelin.
  D) myocardium.


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covalentbond

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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