Myelin Summary

Everything you need to understand or teach Myelin.

  • 2 Encyclopedia Articles

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Encyclopedia Articles (2)

249 words, approx. 1 pages
Myelin Sheath The myelin sheath is a fatty white covering which is wrapped around nerve fibers (axons) throughout the body, brain, and spinal cord. This covering is composed of the membranes of one of... Read more
480 words, approx. 2 pages
Myelinization A developmental process whereby a protective fatty material wraps around nerve cells. Myelinization is a gradual developmental process whereby a protective, fatty material called myelin ... Read more