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5.3.6 Differences Between Myelinated and Non-myelinated Neurons
Myelinated Neurons: Myelinated neurons are those that possess a myelin sheath around their axons. The myelin sheath is formed by Schwann cells. Non-Myelinated Neurons: Non-myelinated neurons are those that do not possess a myelin sheath around their axons. The Schwann cells are present but d
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5.3.6 Differences Between Myelinated and Non-myelinated Neurons
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Myelinated Neurons: Myelinated neurons are those that possess a myelin sheath around their axons. The myelin sheath is formed by Schwann cells. Non-Myelinated Neurons: Non-myelinated neurons are those that do not possess a myelin sheath around their axons. The Schwann cells are present but d
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Myelinated Neurons: Myelinated neurons are those that possess a myelin sheath around their axons. The myelin sheath is formed by Schwann cells. Non-Myelinated Neurons: Non-myelinated neurons are those that do not possess a myelin sheath around their axons. The Schwann cells are present but d
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- Myelinated Neurons: Myelinated neurons are those that possess a myelin sheath around their axons. The myelin sheath
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- Myelinated Neurons: Myelinated neurons are those that possess a myelin sheath around their axons. The myelin sheath
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Myelinated Neurons: Myelinated neurons are those that possess a myelin sheath around their axons. The myelin sheath
Myelinated Neurons: Myelinated neurons are those that possess a myelin sheath around their axons. The myelin sheath is formed by Schwann cells. **Non-Myelin
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- Myelinated Neurons: Myelinated neurons are those that possess a myelin sheath around their axons. The myelin sheath is formed by Schwann cells. **Non-Myelin
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