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Which brain cell in the central nervous system can perform the same function of Schwann cells in peripheral nervous system?

  1. Oligodendrocytes

  2. Ependymal cells

  3. Astrocytes

  4. Microglia

  5. Pons
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Explanation

They are a variety of neuroglia. Their main functions are to provide support and to insulate the axons in the central nervous system of some vertebrates. Oligodendrocytes do this by creating the myelin sheath, which is 80% lipid and 20% protein.

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