How does myelination impact the rate of nervous impulse conduction, include examples

Myelination increases the speed of nervous impulse conduction. Allows saltatory conduction - the impulse can jump from node (of ranvier) to node, rather than travelling continuously which takes longer. Example - in MS the integrity of the myelin sheath decreases due to an autoimmune response, resulting in failure of the nervous system to coordinate movement.

JA

Related Biology A Level answers

All answers ▸

Explain the process of phagocytosis


Discuss the basis and variable outcomes of gene mutations


How is an action potential formed when the neurone is stimulated?


How is the resting membrane potential established in a neurone?