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Standard X
Biology
Myelinated and Unmyelinated Fibres
Why myelin sh...
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Why myelin sheath is discontinous..?????
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Myelin Sheath of a neuron consists of fat-containing cells that insulate the axon from electrical activity. This fat cells are arranged and thus it feels discontinuous. So it is due to this cells it seems discontinuous.
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