With regard to glial cells, _______ form the myelin sheath in the CNS, while _______ help maintain the ionic and chemical environment.
A) Schwann cells; astrocytes
B) oligodendroglia; astrocytes
C) oligodendroglia; microglia
D) Schwann cells; microglia

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Oligodendroglia form the myelin sheath in the CNS, while astrocytes help maintain the ionic and chemical environment. Schwann cells and microglia are not typically found in the CNS, and are instead associated with the PNS and immune responses, respectively.

With Regard to Glial Cells, _______ Form the Myelin Sheath