Schwann Cells Differ from Oligodendrocytes in Which of the Following

question 82

Multiple Choice

Schwann cells differ from oligodendrocytes in which of the following ways?

• A)Schwann cells form myelin; oligodendrocytes do not.
• B)Oligodendrocytes are only found in the PNS; Schwann cells are only found in the CNS.
• C)Schwann cells form sheaths around several axons,while oligodendrocytes form sheaths around only one axon.
• D)Schwann cells form a myelin sheath around a portion of only one axon,while oligodendrocytes can surround portions of several axons.
• E)None of these choices are true differences.

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