The coating of the neural pathways with a fatty substance,which results in more efficient processing of electrical signals,is called
A) myelination.
B) insulation.
C) maturation.
D) functionalization.

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Myelination refers to the process of coating the neural pathways with a fatty substance called myelin, which improves the conduction of electrical signals along the pathways. Insulation also refers to the same process but is a broader term that can be applied to any material that helps to prevent the loss or transfer of energy, heat, or electricity. Maturation refers to the process of growing and developing to a state of full functionality, which may include myelination as a component. Functionalization is not a recognized term in this context.

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