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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

Oligodendrocytes

B

Astrocytes

C

Microglia

D

Schwann cells

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A
Oligodendrocytes resemble astrocytes and are responsible for forming and their process maintains the myelin sheath around CNS axons. Schwann cells encircle PNS axons. It is also responsible for the production of myelin sheath in PNS.
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