The Sheath Covering Schwann Cells is Called the ________

Question

The sheath covering Schwann cells is called the ________.
A) white matter
B) axolemma
C) myelin sheath
D) neurilemma

Accepted Answer

The sheath covering Schwann cells is called the neurilemma. The other options refer to different structures in the nervous system. The white matter refers to collections of myelinated axons in the brain and spinal cord. The axolemma is the membrane surrounding an axon. The myelin sheath is also a covering of Schwann cells, but specifically refers to the layer of insulation they add to axons.