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Myelin sheath is produced by...

Myelin sheath is produced by

A

Schwann Cells and Oligodendrocytes

B

Astrocytes and Schwann Cells

C

Oligodendrocytes and Osteoclasts

D

Osteoclasts and Astrocytes

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A
Oligodendrocytes are neuroglial cells which produce myelin sheath in central nervous system while Schwann cell produces myelin sheath in peripheral nervous system.
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