0
Schwann cells have at least two functions. They have much fat in them and they act as an insulator. Much like the covering on the cords you have in your home. It prevents short circuits. (Think what would happen to you if the cord you are plugging had no covering). The other function is the space between the cells on the axon (cord). This allows the impulse to jump from space to space and the impulse is more rapid with schwann cells.
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Which nervous system division are neurolemmocytes located?
Shwann Cells-PNS Oligodendrocytes-CNS Both form the neurolemma
Who made cell theory?
Schleiden & Shwann
Who proposed the cell theory?
Cell theory was proposed by . Theodor Shwann (German zoologist) Schleidon (German botanist)
When did robert brown discover the nucleus?
Cell Nucleus was first discovered by Robert Hooke in 1665. He came to this discovery as he was observing a piece of cork under the microscope and noticed small chambers like honey comb in them. Those chambers were called cells by ROBERT BROWN. Later another scientist ROBERT BROWN discovered the nucleus in the cell of orchid.A German scientist SHWANN discovered the animal cell with nucleus.Your Welcome :)
What kind of cells are plant cells?
All plant cells are eukaryotic cells
Who was Theodore shwann?
Theodore Shwann was a physiologist from Germany. He discovered Schwann cells, yeast, and pepsin. He also was the person who started the word, metabolism.
What did Thoedore Shwann do?
Theodore Schwann concluded that animals are also made out of cells.
Which nervous system division are neurolemmocytes located?
Shwann Cells-PNS Oligodendrocytes-CNS Both form the neurolemma
Who made theory?
Schleiden & Shwann
Who made cell theory?
Schleiden & Shwann
Who are some of the famous biologists and what are their contributions?
scheilden and shwann - cell theory robert brown - discovered nucleus
Who are the three authors of the cell theory?
The three contributers to cell theory are Shliden, Shwann, and Virchow.
What is the structural difference between the CNS and the PNS?
Myelination is produced in the PNS by Shwann cells, and in the CNS by glial cells called oligodendrocytes.
What forms a motor neuron?
motor neuron is actually a nerve cell made up of dendrites,axon,shwann cell,mylean sheath,central cell body,nodes of ranvier which carry messages from central nervous system to effectors.......
Who proposed the cell theory?
Cell theory was proposed by . Theodor Shwann (German zoologist) Schleidon (German botanist)
When did robert brown discover the nucleus?
Cell Nucleus was first discovered by Robert Hooke in 1665. He came to this discovery as he was observing a piece of cork under the microscope and noticed small chambers like honey comb in them. Those chambers were called cells by ROBERT BROWN. Later another scientist ROBERT BROWN discovered the nucleus in the cell of orchid.A German scientist SHWANN discovered the animal cell with nucleus.Your Welcome :)
What are plant and animal cells example of what cells?
Some examples of plant cells are : Parenchyma Cells, Collenchyma Cells, Sclerenchyma Cells, and water conducting cells. Animal cells are nerve cells, muscle cells, and skin cells.
