The function of the myelin sheath is to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The function of the myelin sheath is to:
A. Decrease the speed of nerve impulse
B. Insulate and increase the speed of nerve impulse conduction
C. Produce neurotransmitters
D. Store energy for the neuron
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Myelin, a lipid-rich sheath formed by Schwann cells (PNS) or oligodendrocytes (CNS), insulates axons, allowing saltatory conduction—impulses jump from one node of Ranvier to the next, greatly speeding up transmission. It also conserves energy. Demyelinating diseases like multiple sclerosis slow conduction.

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