Satellite Cells in the PNS

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Which glial cells envelop the surfaces of neuronal cell bodies in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

  • Oligodendrocytes
  • Satellite cells (correct)
  • Schwann cells
  • Astrocytes

What is the main function of satellite cells in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

  • Producing myelin sheath
  • Transmitting electrical signals
  • Regulating blood flow
  • Insulating PNS cell bodies (correct)

Which cells in the central nervous system (CNS) have similar functions to satellite cells in the PNS?

  • Oligodendrocytes
  • Ependymal cells
  • Astrocytes (correct)
  • Microglia

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