What is the role of myelin in neurons?
A. To change the direction that Na+ and K+ move through ion channels during the action potential
B. To increase the speed that action potentials travel down the neuron
C. To prevent the neuron from generating action potentials
D. To cause multiple sclerosis when present and intact, as it blocks action potential movement and must be envied by the immune system
Ans: B. To increase the speed that action potentials travel down the neuron
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