Multiple select. Choose ALL that apply: ___________________ are the cells that make myelin.
Group of answer choices
schwann cells
oligodendrocytes
astrocytes
neurons
microglia
ependymal cells
schwann cells
oligodendrocytes
The cells that make myelin are:
- Schwann cells
- Oligodendrocytes
To determine which cells make myelin, we can go through each option and determine if it is correct or not:
1. Schwann cells: Schwann cells are indeed the cells that make myelin in the peripheral nervous system.
2. Oligodendrocytes: Oligodendrocytes are the cells that make myelin in the central nervous system.
3. Astrocytes: Astrocytes are not responsible for the production of myelin. They have various other functions such as supporting neuronal health and regulating the environment around neurons.
4. Neurons: Neurons are not responsible for the production of myelin. Neurons are the basic building blocks of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting electrical signals.
5. Microglia: Microglia are a type of immune cell found in the central nervous system. They are not involved in the production of myelin.
6. Ependymal cells: Ependymal cells are specialized cells that line the fluid-filled cavities of the brain and spinal cord. They are not involved in the production of myelin.
So, the correct options are 1 and 2: Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes.