Myelin does all of the following EXCEPT
A) It increases the transmem brane resistance by insulating the axon interior from the exterior
B) It reduces the capacitance of the membrane by increasing its thickness
C) It reduces the time constant
D) It increases the space or length constant
E) It increases conduction velocity

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Myelin actually increases the time constant by increasing membrane resistance, but it reduces the time it takes for the signal to travel along the axon, thus increasing conduction velocity.

Myelin Does All of the Following EXCEPT