In the context of specialized cell structure,which of the following scenarios acts as the closest analogy to the function of the myelin sheath in the brain?
A)Becky is riding her skateboard down the hill.
B)Juan is rolling down the windows in his car to create resistance.
C)Amber is waxing her surfboard so that it will move easily through water.
D)Gerald is adding another coat of paint to the outer walls of his house.

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The myelin sheath is a specialized structure surrounding axons in the brain and helps to speed up the transmission of signals between brain cells. This is similar to the function of wax on a surfboard. The wax helps to reduce friction and allows the surfboard to move more smoothly through water, much as the myelin sheath promotes smooth transmission of signals along axons. The other options (A, B, and D) do not provide an adequate analogy for the specialized function of the myelin sheath.

In the Context of Specialized Cell Structure,which of the Following