The Schwann Cell

The neurones are the cells of the nervous system and are surrounded and protected by glials cells. In the peripheral nervous system the Schwann cells (SC) are the glia of the nerves. The prolongations or neurites (axon and dendrite) of the neurones bodies are surrounded by the SC to form nervous fib...

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Main Authors: Sandra Perdomo, Clara Spinel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Nacional de Colombia 2004-07-01
Series:Acta Biológica Colombiana
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Online Access:https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/actabiol/article/view/27098