Quick post: Neurolemmocytes or Schwann cells

Neurolemmocytes or as I like to call them, Schwann cells, are only present in the Peripheral Nervous System (ganglia, spinal nerves and cranial nerves) and are similar to Oligodendocytes in the Central Nervous System (brain and spinal cord), that being, they also wrap around axons to contain the nerve impulses in the axon itself. They are made out of phospholipids which makes them great insulators and terrible electrical conductors. What sets them apart from the Oligodendrocytes besides the fact that they are only in the PNS is that they have a different wrapping technique. However, both Oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells help nerve impulses to conduct faster in the axon.

Whenever I say Schwann, I always remember this Swan Apple I made. Take a look! Of course I ate it after cutting it.

Have a great day,

M