Match the term with its description (answers may be used more than once).
-cells in the PNS that form myelin
A)ependymal cells
B)astrocytes
C)satellite cells
D)Schwann cells
E)oligodendrocytes
F)microglia

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Schwann cells are the cells in the PNS that form myelin.

Answer: E 
 Oligodendrocytes form myelin in the CNS.

Answer: C 
 Satellite cells are found in the PNS and provide support for neurons in ganglia.

Answer: F 
 Microglia are specialized immune cells in the CNS that protect against pathogens and perform debris removal.

Answer: A 
 Ependymal cells line the ventricles of the brain and produce cerebrospinal fluid.

Answer: B 
 Astrocytes have many functions in the CNS, including providing structural support and regulating chemical balance. They do not form myelin.

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