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The cells that produce myelin in the PNS are the ______.

a. oligodendrocytes b. axons
c. Schwann cells d. ependymal

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Final answer:

Schwann cells produce myelin sheaths in the PNS, while oligodendrocytes produce myelin sheaths in the CNS.

Step-by-step explanation:

The cells that produce myelin in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) are the Schwann cells.

In the CNS (central nervous system), a different type of glial cell called the oligodendrocyte produces myelin sheaths. The oligodendrocytes insulate the axons in the CNS.

Therefore, the correct answer is option c. Schwann cells.

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