Schwann Cells and Oligodendrocytes

Question

Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes
A) are sensory neurons.
B) synthesize myelin sheath of neurons in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
C) synthesize all neurotransmitters in the CNS.
D) generate and conduct action potentials.

Accepted Answer

Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes are two types of glial cells that synthesize the myelin sheath of neurons in the peripheral nerves and the brain and spinal cord, respectively. They do not generate or conduct action potentials, nor do they synthesize all neurotransmitters in the CNS.