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How Myelin Sheaths Speed Up the Action Potential in Neurons

Posted by Jonathan Harnum on

Chapter 4 in The Practice of Practice briefly covers how myelin can help the brain perform more efficiently. I got to wondering how myelin actually works. Here’s a good explanation:

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