Oligodendrocytes and Schwann Cells Form the Myelin Sheath, a Fatty

question 20

True/False

Oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells form the myelin sheath, a fatty covering that is wrapped around the axons of some neurons.

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Definitions:

Nephron Loop

Also known as the loop of Henle, it's a U-shaped tube in the kidney nephron essential for concentrating urine and conserving water in the body.

Minor Calyx

A funnel-shaped structure in the kidney that collects urine from the nephrons and channels it into the major calyx.

Nephron Loop

A U-shaped part of the nephron in the kidney that plays a crucial role in concentrating urine and reabsorbing water and salts.

Proximal Convoluted Tubule

A section of the nephron in the kidney responsible for the reabsorption of water, ions, and nutrients from the urine.