Question

Which of the following cells is responsible for myelinating axons in the central nervous system?

A) Astrocytes

B) Microglia

C) Oligodendrocytes

D) Ependymals cells

E) Schwann cells

Answer 1

• Oligodendrocytes are responsible for myelinating axons in the central nervous system.
• Schwann cells provide myelination of axons in peripheral nervous system.
• Astrocytes forms the blood brain barrier.They form tight junctions.
• Microglia cells are derived from the monocytes and also called as macrophages of the CNS . They engulf and destroy the microorganisms.
• Ependymal cells lines the brain cavities and produces cerebrospinal fluid.
• The correct answer is c) oligodendrocytes.