Oligodendrocytes
Oligodendrocytes are a type of neuroglia in the central nervous system responsible for producing myelin, a fatty substance that insulates and protects nerve fibers. They have a characteristic branching structure and play a crucial role in promoting efficient nerve signal transmission. Oligodendrocytes are essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system and are involved in processes such as axon myelination, nerve repair, and maintenance of neuronal health.
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| [Oligodendrocyte.org] | Wendy Xin, PhD |
| [humanneurobiology.com] | HUMAN NEUROBIOLOGY |
| [humanneuroanatomy.com] | HUMAN NEUROANATOMY |
| [biology.dartmouth.edu] | Home | Department of Biological Sciences |