Q. Myelin sheath is produced by?

A
Astrocytes and Schwann cells
B
Oligodendrocytes and Osteoclasts
C
Osteoclasts and Astrocytes
D
Schwann cells and Oligodendrocytes
Solution:
  • The main purpose of myelin is to increase the speed at which electrical impulses propagate along the myelinated fiber.
  • Myelin sheath is produced by Schwann cells and Oligodendrocytes.
  • Sheath is constricted at regular intervals called Nodes of Ranvier.
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