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Myelin sheath in central nervous system (CNS) is formed from

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Schwann cells

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nerve cell itself

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astrocytes

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oligodendrocytes

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Solution

The correct option is D oligodendrocytes
Oligodendrocytes are a type of large glial cells found in the central nervous system. Myelin sheath in central nervous system (CNS) is formed from oligodendrocytes (analogous to Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system).

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