A layer of fat cells that encases most axons and helps nerve impulses travel faster is called the
A) cerebrum.
B) myelin sheath.
C) neurons.
D) dendrites.

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The myelin sheath is a layer of fat cells that surrounds most axons and helps nerve impulses travel faster. The cerebrum is a part of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions, while neurons are individual nerve cells and dendrites are extensions of neurons that receive signals from other neurons.

A Layer of Fat Cells That Encases Most Axons and Helps