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Which cells are responsible for forming myelinated coverings around axons in the peripheral nervous system?
Schwann cells
What is one key difference between myelination in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and the central nervous system (CNS)?
The PNS has multiple Schwann cells covering a single axon, while the CNS does not
Which division of the nervous system has a higher regenerative capacity for damaged myelin?
Peripheral nervous system (PNS)
Test your knowledge of Schwann cells and their role in the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Learn about their ability to form myelinated and unmyelinated coverings around axons, and how multiple Schwann cells work together to protect a single axon.
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