Which type of glia is responsible for forming myelin in the CNS?
A) astrocytes
B) oligodendrocytes
C) Schwann cells
D) microglia

Name: Which type of glia is responsible for forming myelin in the CNS? A) astrocytes B) oligodendrocytes C) Schwann cells D) microglia
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Oligodendrocytes are responsible for forming myelin in the central nervous system, while Schwann cells form myelin in the peripheral nervous system. Astrocytes and microglia have other important functions in the CNS but do not form myelin.

Which Type of Glia Is Responsible for Forming Myelin in the CNS