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When the peripheral nervous system develops, Schwann cells line up along unmyelinated axons at regular intervals that eventually become the nodes of Ranvier (important for saltatory nerve condution). The ensheathing process takes place as Schwann cells wrap around the axon many times over, creating concentric layers whose cytoplasm progressively condenses. Contact with the axons also activates myelin genes leading to the expression of myelin glycoproteins and lipids across the Schwann cell plasma membrane. The sheath therefore consists of plasma membrane, cytosol, lipids, glycoproteins, and the Schwann cell nucleus.*So basically, the schwann cells is a protective membrane that covers the axon. It also produces myelin sheath (the coating of a neuron), which increases the speed of the nerve impulse.
No--a schwann cell is a type of glial cell, a cell that functions to help and support neurons in a nervous system.
Oligodendrocytes are glial cells that function in the CNS--the brain and spine. They provide insulation (myelin sheaths) in several locations, possibly multiple neurons. Meanwhile, schwann cells are glial cells that function in the PNS--peripheral nervous system, everything outside the brain and spine. Individually, they wrap around axons of nerves, forming individual segments of myelin sheaths. They, unlike oligodendrocytes, can guide repairs to damaged axons. Damage to the nerves in the brain are not so easily remedied.
A+ Students - myelin sheath A Schwann cell is a particular type of neuroglial cell, found only in the peripheral nervous system. Schwann cells produce the myelin sheath, which insulates the axons of bodily nerves, increasing the signal velocity.
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Schwann cells are part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS.) They have two major functions, they produce the myelin sheath which covers the schwan cell, which helps to repair and regenerate nerves that have been damaged. In addition, they help the nerve impulse to be passed on quicker so that the brain can send a impulse to ones bones and muscles.
Schwann cells are part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS.) They have two major functions, they produce the myelin sheath which covers the schwan cell, which helps to repair and regenerate nerves that have been damaged. In addition, they help the nerve impulse to be passed on quicker so that the brain can send a impulse to ones bones and muscles.
When the peripheral nervous system develops, Schwann cells line up along unmyelinated axons at regular intervals that eventually become the nodes of Ranvier (important for saltatory nerve condution). The ensheathing process takes place as Schwann cells wrap around the axon many times over, creating concentric layers whose cytoplasm progressively condenses. Contact with the axons also activates myelin genes leading to the expression of myelin glycoproteins and lipids across the Schwann cell plasma membrane. The sheath therefore consists of plasma membrane, cytosol, lipids, glycoproteins, and the Schwann cell nucleus.*So basically, the schwann cells is a protective membrane that covers the axon. It also produces myelin sheath (the coating of a neuron), which increases the speed of the nerve impulse.
Mitosis is the term used for the type of cell division that occurs during the repair of damaged skin tissue.
No--a schwann cell is a type of glial cell, a cell that functions to help and support neurons in a nervous system.
Its the Neurilemma.
The name of the theory that Schleiden and Schwann developed is the cell theory.
Oligodendrocytes are glial cells that function in the CNS--the brain and spine. They provide insulation (myelin sheaths) in several locations, possibly multiple neurons. Meanwhile, schwann cells are glial cells that function in the PNS--peripheral nervous system, everything outside the brain and spine. Individually, they wrap around axons of nerves, forming individual segments of myelin sheaths. They, unlike oligodendrocytes, can guide repairs to damaged axons. Damage to the nerves in the brain are not so easily remedied.
The animal cell needs protien for the growth of new tissue and to repair damaged tissue.
Cell therapy is the transplantation of human or animal cells to replace or repair damaged tissue and/or cells.
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A+ Students - myelin sheath A Schwann cell is a particular type of neuroglial cell, found only in the peripheral nervous system. Schwann cells produce the myelin sheath, which insulates the axons of bodily nerves, increasing the signal velocity.