Question

Schwann cells are associated with

• A. Skeleton muscle
• B. Connective tissue
• C. Nervous tissue
• D. Cardiac muscle
• E. Cartilage tissue

Answer 1

The correct option is C Nervous tissue

• Schwann cells are the principal glia of the peripheral nervous system (PNS).
• Glial cells function to support neurons and in the PNS, also include satellite cells, olfactory ensheathing cells, enteric glia and glia that reside at sensory nerve endings. Hence, Schwann cells are associated with nervous tissue.

So, the correct answer is 'nervous tissue'.