The membranes of Schwann cells contain large amounts of ________, which is a fatty substance that insulates the axons and allows them to send nerve impulses quickly.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
myelin
The cell membranes of Schwann cells contain large amounts of myelin, a fatty substance that insulates the axons and allows them to send nerve impulses quickly.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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