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What is myelin

The fatty substance that covers the axon which insulated the neutron allowing for signals to travel faster

Autonomic motor

Carries signals from the brain toward the cardiac muscle, smooth muscle and glands somatic se

Somatic sensory

Carries signals from skin and the sensory accessories toward the cns