Schwann cells are functionally similar to ________.
A) microglia
B) astrocytes
C) oligodendrocytes
D) ependymal cells

Name: Schwann cells are functionally similar to ________. A) microglia B) astrocytes C) oligodendrocytes D) ependymal cells
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Schwann cells are the myelinating glial cells in the peripheral nervous system, while oligodendrocytes are the myelinating glial cells in the central nervous system. They both serve the same functional purpose of insulating and speeding up nerve conduction.

Schwann Cells Are Functionally Similar to ________