Which of the following is true of Schwann cells?
A) Schwann cells are found within the brain.
B) Schwann cells provide myelin for central nerve cells.
C) A single Schwann cell wraps a single segment of a peripheral nerve cell.
D) A single Schwann cell myelinates up to 3 segments of axon membrane.
E) Schwann cells slow down conduction of action potentials along the axon.
Answer: C
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