Multiple choice

Myelin sheath is the insulating envelope surrounding the nerve fibre and facilitates the transmission of nerve impulses. Which of the following amino acids helps in the maintenance of the myelin sheaths?

  1. Cysteine

  2. Histidine

  3. Glutamine

  4. Glutathione
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Histidine is known to be vital in the maintenance of the myelin sheaths surrounding nerves, particularly the auditory nerve and is used to treat some forms of hearing disability.

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