1. Insulation: Myelin sheaths insulate nerve fibres, allowing them to transmit nerve impulses quickly and efficiently.
2. Support: Myelin sheaths also provide physical support to the nerve fibres they surround, protecting them from damage.
3. Maintenance: Myelin sheaths are responsible for maintaining the structural integrity of the axon.
4. Metabolic support: Myelin sheaths provide metabolic support to the axon, supplying it with nutrients and helping to remove metabolic waste.
5. Signaling : Myelin sheaths are involved in the process of signal transduction, which facilitates communication between neurons.
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