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A disease results in the death of Schwann cells. Which portion of the nervous system is NOT likely to be affected? (A) $\quad$ Central nervous system (B) $\quad$ Somatic nervous system (C) $\quad$ Autonomic nervous system (D) $\quad$ Parasympathetic nervous system

   A disease results in the death of Schwann cells. Which portion of
the nervous system is NOT likely to be affected?
(A) $\quad$ Central nervous system
(B) $\quad$ Somatic nervous system
(C) $\quad$ Autonomic nervous system
(D) $\quad$ Parasympathetic nervous system
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Kaplan MCAT Biology Review 2019-2020
Kaplan MCAT Biology Review 2019-2020
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Schwann cells are a type of glial cell that are responsible for the myelination of axons in the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Myelination is the process of forming a myelin sheath around the nerves to allow for faster transmission of electrical signals.  Show more…

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A disease results in the death of Schwann cells. Which portion of the nervous system is NOT likely to be affected? (A) $\quad$ Central nervous system (B) $\quad$ Somatic nervous system (C) $\quad$ Autonomic nervous system (D) $\quad$ Parasympathetic nervous system
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