Myelin sheath is formed by:

Ranvier cells

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Muscle cells

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Schwann cells

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Axon

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The correct option is C Schwann cells
Myelinating Schwann cells start to form a myelin sheath in mammals during foetal development and it works by spiraling around the axon.

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