Describe the neurilemma of a myelinating and nonmyelinating Schwann cell

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The neurilemma of a myelinating Schwann cell is the outer surface of the myelin sheath covering an internode of one axon. The neurilemma of a nonmyelinating Schwann cell is folded separately around multiple axons.

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A. posteriorly and medially B. posteriorly and laterally C. anteriorly and laterally D. anteriorly and medially

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Which of the following is NOT true of the myelin sheath?

A. The myelin sheath is an electric insulator. B. The myelin sheath increases the speed of nerve impulse conduction. C. The myelin sheath is part of a living cell. D. The myelin sheath forms a wrapped coating around both axons and dendrites. E. All of these are true of the myelin sheath.

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What are the differences between the diaphysis and the epiphyses of long bones?

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As a result of opsonization,

A. antigens clump together. B. organ transplant rejection occurs. C. inflammation, chemotaxis, and lysis occur. D. holes are produced in target cell membranes. E. antigens are more susceptible to phagocytosis.

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