nerve sheath
Neural fiber casing
A nerve sheath is the protective covering that surrounds nerve fibers, insulating them and facilitating signal transmission.
The most familiar is the myelin sheath, a fatty layer that speeds electrical impulses along neurons.
Damage to nerve sheaths can cause neurological conditions: Multiple sclerosis attacks the myelin sheath.
- myelinNerve fiber insulation
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- protective coveringMaterial shielding from damage
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- peripheralExternal computer add-on
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