Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > Science > What are Schwann cells?

What are Schwann cells?

In: Science, Biology, Genetics, Multiple Sclerosis [Edit categories]

Answer:

Schwann cells are any of the cells covering the myelin sheath that surrounds and insulates a peripheral nerve fiber.

First answer by Gaines Fox. Last edit by Gaines Fox. Contributor trust: 1110 [recommend contributor ]. Question popularity: 0 [recommend question].

[report abuse]

Can you answer these Science questions?

	What is the introduction of any hazardous material into water bodies?	Answer it!
	What is permeability in electromagnetism?	Answer it!
	What set guidelines on the amount of air pollution considered acceptable?	Answer it!
	How does art influence science?	Answer it!
	How are external and internal fertilization SIMILAR?	Answer it!

Is the schwann cell a plant cell?
No--a schwann cell is a type of glial cell, a cell that functions to help and support neurons in a nervous system.
Do Schwann cells compose the cell body?
Myelin Sheath Cytoplasm Dendrites Cell Body
When did theodor schwann discover schwann cells?
1839 i think
Astrocytes and Schwann Cells Which are nervous cells?
Neither--these are both glial cells, cells that help and support neurons
What is the function of the schwann cells?
Schwann cells are part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS.) They have two major functions, they produce the myelin sheath which covers the schwan cell, which helps to repair and regenerate nerves...