What Is So Special About 'Schwann Cells' That Gives Us

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Multiple Choice

What is so special about 'Schwann cells' that gives us the hope that they may be able to help us repair spinal cord injuries one day?

• A) They have more layers of myelin sheath.
• B) They help injured nerve fibres regenerate in the PNS.
• C) They can send signals without neurotransmitters.
• D) They have a lower threshold of excitation.

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