Which Glial Cells Form the Insulating Myelin Sheath Around Axons

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which glial cells form the insulating myelin sheath around axons of the central nervous system?

• A) Astrocytes
• B) Ependymalcells
• C) Oligodendrocytes
• D) Microglia
• E) Schwann cells

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