Schwann Cells are Functionally Similar to ________

Question

Schwann cells are functionally similar to ________.
A) oligodendrocytes
B) astrocytes
C) microglia
D) ependymal cells

Accepted Answer

Schwann cells are a type of glial cell that myelinate neurons in the peripheral nervous system, while oligodendrocytes myelinate neurons in the central nervous system. Therefore, Schwann cells are functionally similar to oligodendrocytes.