What cells form myelin in the central nervous system?
A) Schwann cells
B) Oligodendrocytes
C) Astrocytes
D) Microglial cells
E) Ependymal cells

Name: What cells form myelin in the central nervous system? A) Schwann cells B) Oligodendrocytes C) Astrocytes D) Microglial cells E) Ependymal cells
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Oligodendrocytes are responsible for the formation of myelin in the central nervous system, which insulates nerve fibers to increase the speed at which electrical impulses propagate along the nerve cells.

What Cells Form Myelin in the Central Nervous System