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To: lastchance

You said “myelin sheaths and axons”: are you talking about nerves and tendons?


4 posted on 03/06/2008 11:17:34 PM PST by SatinDoll (Desperately seeking a conservative candidate.)
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To: SatinDoll

No. Here is a link to an excellent glossary of terms commonly used when discussing MS.

http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/3468/gloss.html

Hope that helps.


11 posted on 03/07/2008 7:39:47 AM PST by lastchance (Hug your babies.)
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To: SatinDoll
You said “myelin sheaths and axons”: are you talking about nerves and tendons?

Individual cells in the nervous system are called neurons. Some neurons have myelin sheaths around their axons. Here's a typical illustration of a myelinated neuron.

Here's a primer.

20 posted on 03/07/2008 3:22:44 PM PST by neverdem
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