Myelin sheath

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myelin_sheath)

Myelin is a dielectric (electrically insulating) material that forms a layer, the myelin sheath, usually around only the axon of a neuron. It is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system. (Wikipedia)

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04-Apr-2013

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