Which cell type produces a material called myelin?
A) neurons
B) oligodendrocytes
C) astrocytes
D) microglial cells

Name: Which cell type produces a material called myelin? A) neurons B) oligodendrocytes C) astrocytes D) microglial cells
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Oligodendrocytes are responsible for the production of myelin in the central nervous system, which insulates nerve cell axons to increase the speed at which information (electrical impulses) is passed along the nerve cells.

Which Cell Type Produces a Material Called Myelin