Myelin:
A)is most common in smaller nerve fibers of the peripheral nervous system
B)allows a conduction velocity that is proportional to the square root of the nerve's diameter
C)is produced by the oligodendrocytes in the peripheral nervous system
D)prevents leakage of current from the axon into the extracellular fluid
E)is prevalent at birth

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Myelin allows for rapid propagation of neural impulses by acting as an insulator to prevent leakage of current along the axon.Electrical impulses are propagated from node to node along a myelinated axon.