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Myelin sheath is produced by or Myli...

Myelin sheath is produced by
or
Mylin of the nerve fibres of the central nervous system is produced and maintained by

A

Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes

B

Astrocytes and schwann cells

C

Oligodendrocytes and Osteoclasts

D

Osteoclasts and Astrocytes

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The myelin sheath is a greatly extended and modified plasma membrane wrapped around the nerve axon in a spiral fashion. It is originated from schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system and oligodendroglial cells in the central nervous system.
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