Myelin is a lipid insulation produced by the _______

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javeds

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on: Apr 1, 2019

Myelin is a lipid insulation produced by the ________.

◦ microglia
◦ oligodendrocytes
◦ astrocytes
◦ ependymal cells

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Reply #1 on: Apr 1, 2019

oligodendrocytes

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