The Schwann cell's counterpart in the central nervous system is the
A) microglial cell.
B) astrocytes.
C) ependymal cells.
D) oligodendrocytes.
E) satellite cells.

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Oligodendrocytes are the cells in the central nervous system that perform a similar function to Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system, which is to form the myelin sheath around nerve fibers.

The Schwann Cell's Counterpart in the Central Nervous System Is