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.
(reply to kirsty) posted 22-Feb-2004 7:55pm. tater tots are shredded potatoes formed into a cylinder shape about 1-2 inches long and 1 inch thick and fried. tater gems are the same as tater tots but they are flat and round. mexi-fries are potatoes thinly sliced and seanoed and baked on a baking pan in a single layer, They are a mexican side dish. I guess you could season them to be any sort of side dish though.