Question

Function of myelinated and non myelinated neuron?

Answer 1

In a myelinated neuron,the nerve impulse is faster. Becauseaxon is covered by the myelin sheath. But in non-myelinated neuron,the nerve impulse is slower. Heremyelin sheath is absent Myelin is considered an electrical insulator. Its purpose is to speed the transmission of nerve impulse. Myelin sheath is lipoproteinaceous substance that envelopes the vertebrates axons whose size is bigger than .5mcm in diameter. One of the more important purposes of myelin sheath in the central nervous system is to ensure thatcommunicationbetween distant body parts is continued and agile communication is kept alive