myelisoivat
Myelisoivat is a Finnish term that translates to "myelinating" in English. It refers to the process by which myelin, a fatty insulating substance, is formed around nerve fibers (axons) in the nervous system. This process is crucial for the proper functioning of neurons and the transmission of electrical signals. Myelination begins during fetal development and continues into adolescence and even early adulthood. The cells responsible for producing myelin are oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system and Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system.
Myelin sheath acts like the insulation on an electrical wire, allowing nerve impulses to travel much faster