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Tissues — Science STD 9 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceTissues2 Marks
Question
What is medullary sheath? Mention its significance.
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Answer

Myelin (medullary) sheath is a fatty covering that surrounds axon of nerve fibres. It insulates the nerve fibre (axon) and prevents leakage of ions.

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