Question

Thomas has a condition where his body does not produce myelin. Myelin forms an insulating layer around cells and allows stimuli to be transmitted between cells and throughout the body.

Which cell type would be affected by Thomas' condition?

Answer 1

When the sheath is destroyed, the transmission of nerve impulses is impaired. Messages do not get through quickly and clearly from the brain to the correct body part. The more sheath is destroyed, the slower and less efficient the nerve impulses are.