wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
4
You visited us 4 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The Schwann cell is

A
A non myelinated nerve fibre
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Associated with myelin sheath
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
A connective tissue cell
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Associated with myelinated and non-myelinated nerve fibre
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D Associated with myelinated and non-myelinated nerve fibre
There are two types of Schwann cells, myelinating and non-myelinated. Myelinating Schwann cells wrap around axons of motor and sensory neurons to form the myelin sheath. Schwann cells are involved in many important aspects of peripheral nerve, conduction of nervous impulses along axons, nerve development and regeneration, trophic support for neurons, production of the nerve extracellular matrix, modulation of neuromuscular synaptic activity and presentation of antigens to T-lymphocytes.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
similar_icon
Similar questions
View More
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
The Neuron
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon