In the central nervous system, which cells are responsible for forming the myelin sheath?
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Correct answer: Oligodendrocytes
Oligodendrocytes provide the myelin insulation for axons within the brain and spinal cord. In the peripheral nervous system, this function is performed by Schwann cells.
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