All of the following are functions of the myelin sheath EXCEPT which one?
A) The myelin sheath speeds up transmission of action potentials.
B) The myelin sheath insulates a neuron and saves the neuron energy.
C) The myelin sheath plays an important role in synaptic transmission.
D) The myelin sheath is involved in the repair of damaged neurons in the peripheral nervous system.

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The myelin sheath primarily functions to speed up the transmission of action potentials and insulate neurons, but it does not play a direct role in synaptic transmission, which involves the release and reception of neurotransmitters at synapses.

All of the Following Are Functions of the Myelin Sheath