myelinated

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(of neurons) covered with a layer of myelin

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Anatomy and histology Diagram of a typical myelinated vertebrate motor neuron Neurons are highly specialized for the processing and transmission of cellular signals. Source: Internet

An axon (also called a nerve fiber when myelinated ) is a special cellular extension (process) that arises from the cell body at a site called the axon hillock and travels for a distance, as far as 1 meter in humans or even more in other species. Source: Internet

Cross section of a myelinated axon 1. Axon 2. Nucleus of Schwann Cell 3. Schwann Cell 4. Myelin Sheath 5. Neurilemma The main purpose of a myelin layer (or sheath) is to increase the speed at which impulses propagate along the myelinated fiber. Source: Internet

Function Action potential propagation in myelinated neurons is faster than in unmyelinated neurons because of Saltatory conduction. Source: Internet

Myelinated axon length Men have more white matter than females both in volume and in length of myelinated axons. Source: Internet

Spinal cord and other tissues The pons in the brainstem is a specific region that consists of myelinated axons much like the spinal cord. Source: Internet

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