Which cuis insulate axons witho Myclin in the CNS? in the PNS?

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"Which cells insulate axons with myelin in the CNS? In the PNS?"

**Explanation:**
This handwritten note contains two questions about the type of cells responsible for insulating axons with myelin in different parts of the nervous system:

- **CNS (Central Nervous System):** The cells that myelinate axons in the CNS are called oligodendrocytes.
- **PNS (Peripheral Nervous System):** The cells that myelinate axons in the PNS are known as Schwann cells.

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Transcribed Image Text:**Text Transcription:** "Which cells insulate axons with myelin in the CNS? In the PNS?" **Explanation:** This handwritten note contains two questions about the type of cells responsible for insulating axons with myelin in different parts of the nervous system: - **CNS (Central Nervous System):** The cells that myelinate axons in the CNS are called oligodendrocytes. - **PNS (Peripheral Nervous System):** The cells that myelinate axons in the PNS are known as Schwann cells. There are no graphs or diagrams in this image.
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The CNS consists of the brain and the spinal cord, whereas the PNS consists of all the nerves that go from the CNS to all the organs in the body, from the skin on our head to the tips of our toes. 

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