Schwann cells have a function in the peripheral nervous system that is similar to that of which cells in the central nervous system?
A) Oligodendrocytes
B) Astrocytes
C) Microglia
D) Ependymal cells

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Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system produce myelin sheaths around axons, which is similar to the function of oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system. Both types of cells provide insulation for nerve fibers, allowing for more efficient transmission of neural signals. Astrocytes, microglia, and ependymal cells have different functions in the central nervous system.

Schwann Cells Have a Function in the Peripheral Nervous System