Myelin
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What is the function of myelin?
Acts as an insulating sheath around nerve fibers to increase the speed of electrical signal conduction.
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What is myelin?
A spiral layer of insulation around a nerve fiber.
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Which cells form myelin in the central nervous system (CNS)?
Oligodendrocytes.
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Which cells form myelin in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
Schwann cells.
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