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What is a key function of the protective coating around nerve fibers in the brain?
Group of answer choices
Storing memories more effectively
Creating new brain cells
Improving speed of communication between brain cells
Controlling body temperature
Group of answer choices
Storing memories more effectively
Creating new brain cells
Improving speed of communication between brain cells
Controlling body temperature
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Improving speed of communication between brain cells.
The protective coating (myelin) insulates axons and enables faster electrical signal conduction (saltatory conduction) between neurons.
The protective coating (myelin) insulates axons and enables faster electrical signal conduction (saltatory conduction) between neurons.
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