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burton19126

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The ________ are important for the process of myelination of nerve axon membranes in brain.
 
  A) oligodendrocytes
  B) microglia
  C) astrocytes
  D) neurocytes
  E) Schwann cells

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Which of the following is true of Schwann cells?
 
  A) Schwann cells are found within the brain.
  B) Schwann cells provide myelin for central nerve cells.
  C) A single Schwann cell wraps a single segment of a peripheral nerve cell.
  D) A single Schwann cell myelinates up to 3 segments of axon membrane.
  E) Schwann cells slow down conduction of action potentials along the axon.


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kaykay69

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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