The purpose of the myelin sheath is to __________.

A. provide a place for respiration and metabolism to occur
B. carry messages from the spinal cord to the brain
C. insulate the neuron so it can act more efficiently
D. receive messages from outside the neuron and carry them to the cell nucleus


Answer: C

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A. transvestism B. transsexualism C. protophilia D. autogynephilia

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