Most of the axons in the central nervous system are wrapped in myelin, a substance rich in lipids (fatty substances) and proteins. Like the coating around an electrical wire, myelin insulates and protects the axon and helps speed nerve transmission.
Potato/Semi Round Pearls. Potato pearls are some of the less expensive freshwater pearls to be found on the market, but their look is anything but cheap. You can purchase potato pearls in every color of the rainbow, and craft beautiful one of a kind creations for gifts and your own collection.
The laugh was loud and long but the astonishment expressed at the beauty of the blooms lasted for many a long day.: As has Fort Fairfield, Maines four day Potato Blossom Festival, held in July for the past five decades. The celebration, known for its impressive parade of farm machinery, also includes a road race, a recipe cook-off, mashed potato wrestling and, dare we say, the inevitable Maine Potato Blossom Queen pageant.