In addition to growth in dendrites, the axons of neurons become coated with __________, a fatty substance that, like the insulation on an electric wire, provides protection and speeds the transmission of nerve impulses.

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The axons of neurons become coated with myelin, a fatty substance that, like an electric wire, provides protection and speeds the transmission of nerve impulses.

In Addition to Growth in Dendrites, the Axons of Neurons