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Which of the following forms the myelin sheath around nerve fibers outside the brain and spinal cord?a. microgliab. neuronsc. Schwann cellsd. astrocytes
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- Microglia are cells that support neurons and engulf bacteria and cellular debris. - Neurons are cells that receive signals from sensory receptors or other neurons. - Schwann cells form the myelin sheath, a white fatty substance, around the nerve fibers outside Show more…
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