MDCAT Biology MCQ #2455

The speed of a nerve impulse is significantly increased in certain neurons due to the insulating fatty layer called the:

MDCAT Biology MCQ #2455

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The speed of a nerve impulse is significantly increased in certain neurons due to the insulating fatty layer called the:

    • A) Myelin sheath
    • B) Nodes of Ranvier
    • C) Dendrites
    • D) Axoplasm

    Answer: Myelin sheath

    Explanation: Myelin sheaths act as insulators, allowing saltatory conduction. Nodes of Ranvier are where the impulse jumps, not the insulation itself.