myelinated (Meaning)
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myelinated (a)
(of neurons) covered with a layer of myelin
Synonyms & Antonyms of myelinated
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myelinated Sentence Examples
- The axons of myelinated neurons are covered with a thick layer of insulating myelin sheath.
- Myelination accelerates the speed of electrical impulses along nerve fibers.
- Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system and oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system produce myelin.
- Damage to the myelin sheath can lead to demyelinating diseases like multiple sclerosis.
- Myelinated fibers are essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system.
- Myelination allows for faster and more efficient transmission of electrical signals.
- The myelin sheath is crucial for the saltatory conduction of nerve impulses.
- Demyelination results in the loss of insulating properties of myelin, impairing nerve function.
- Myelinated axons are found in the white matter of the spinal cord and brain.
- Myelination occurs during early development and continues throughout adolescence and adulthood.
FAQs About the word myelinated
(of neurons) covered with a layer of myelin
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No antonyms found.
The axons of myelinated neurons are covered with a thick layer of insulating myelin sheath.
Myelination accelerates the speed of electrical impulses along nerve fibers.
Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system and oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system produce myelin.
Damage to the myelin sheath can lead to demyelinating diseases like multiple sclerosis.
