The process of insulating refers to the protection and covering of axons in order to enhance the speed at which neural impulses travel.
Related terms
Myelin Sheath: A fatty substance that wraps around axons to provide insulation and increase the speed of neural impulses.
Saltatory Conduction: The rapid jumping or leaping of a neural impulse from one node of Ranvier to another along a myelinated axon, increasing the speed of transmission.
Schwann Cells: Specialized cells that produce myelin in the peripheral nervous system, providing insulation for axons.