The purpose of the myelin sheath is to _________.
A)provide a place for respiration and metabolism to occur
B)carry messages from the spinal cord to the brain
C)insulate the neuron so it can act more efficiently
D)receive messages from outside the neuron and carry them to the cell nucleus

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The myelin sheath insulates the neuron, allowing electrical impulses to travel more efficiently along the axon. It acts as a sort of "electrical insulation" for the cell, preventing the electrical signals from leaking out or being disrupted by neighboring cells.

The Purpose of the Myelin Sheath Is to _________