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Nervous System: Which cell type in the PNS forms myelin sheaths?

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Which cell type in the PNS forms myelin sheaths?

TopicNervous System
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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Schwann cells myelinate individual PNS axons, wrapping their plasma membrane around the axon to form multilayered myelin sheaths that enhance action potential conduction speed.

Final Answer: Option C - Schwann cells
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