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Download Solution PDFWhich cells, also called neurilemma cells, are the main glial cells in the PNS and play an essential role in the survival and functions of neurons?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Schwann cells.Key Points
- Schwann cells are the main glial cells in the PNS.
- They provide myelin sheath around the axons of neurons, which helps in faster conduction of nerve impulses.
- Schwann cells also play a crucial role in the regeneration of damaged axons.
- They are also involved in the maintenance of the ionic environment around the neurons.
Additional Information
- Bipolar cells are specialized neurons found in the retina of the eye, which help in transmitting signals from photoreceptor cells to ganglion cells
- Ganglion cells are the output neurons of the retina, which transmit visual information to the brain via the optic nerve.
- Photoreceptor cells are specialized cells found in the retina of the eye, which help in detecting light and converting it into neural signals.
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