NEET 2017 Biology question

Myelin sheath is produced by

(1)Schwann Cells and OligodendrocytesCorrect
(2)Astrocytes and Schwann Cells
(3)Oligodendrocytes and Osteoclasts
(4)Osteoclasts and Astrocytes

Answer: (1)

Solution

The myelin sheath around axons is formed by Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system and by oligodendrocytes (a type of neuroglia) in the central nervous system. Astrocytes

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