Myelin is a thin layer of fat that covers some neuronal axons and acts as an insulator, helping transmit nerve impulses.
Notes on verification
Well-established neuroscience fact, corroborated by multiple independent educational and academic sources including a peer-reviewed reference. [tier=gold indep_score=0.867 clusters=3 claim_tier=everyday]
Sources
- 11 Interesting Facts About the Brain and Nervous System - Healthline (seed:health_and_medicine)
- https://www.simplypsychology.org/myelin-sheath.html (corroboration)
- https://www.brainfacts.org/brain-anatomy-and-function/anatomy/2015/myelin (corroboration)
- https://arxiv.org/pdf/1708.00534 (corroboration)