Myelination occurs in
A) motor systems before it occurs in sensory systems.
B) sensory systems before it occurs in motor systems.
C) interneurons before either motor or sensory systems.
D) interneurons, sensory systems, and motor systems all at the same time.

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Myelination generally occurs in sensory systems before it occurs in motor systems. This is because sensory systems are more important for survival in early development and need to be functioning properly before motor skills can be developed. Additionally, sensory neurons have longer axons and therefore benefit more from myelination.

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