In terms of the speed of neural communication, comparing an axon with myelin to an axon without myelin is most like comparing ___________.
A)an electrical wire without insulation
B)a telephone to a pager
C)electricity to natural gas
D)a doctor to a lawyer

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Myelin acts as an insulator for axons, speeding up the transmission of electrical signals along the neuron, similar to how insulation on an electrical wire improves the efficiency and speed of electrical transmission.

In Terms of the Speed of Neural Communication, Comparing an Axon