Schwann Cells Are Functionally Similar To _____.
(a) ependymal cells
(b) microglia
(c) oligodendrocytes
(d) astrocytes.
Myelin Sheath
Some cells of the nervous system will contain a lipid coating on their axons called the myelin sheath. This structure functions to dramatically increase the speed of conduction of action potentials down the axon of the neuron.