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Myelin sheath is produced by

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a

astrocytes and Schwann cells

b

Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes

c

oligodendrocytes and osteoclasts

d

osteoclasts and astrocytes

answer is D.

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In the central nervous system, myelin sheath is produced by oligodendrocytes. In the peripheral nervous system, myelin sheath is produced by Schwann cells.

(1) Astrocytes maintain the blood-brain barrier.

(2) Osteoclasts are the cells involved in bone resorption.

(3) Astrocytes and osteoclasts do not produce myelin sheath.

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