These cells wrap around axons in the central nervous system (CNS) to form myelin, a fatty substance that insulates axons and speeds up nerve transmission. Oligodendrocytes also provide nutrients to axons and help repair damage.
These cells wrap around axons in the central nervous system (CNS) to form myelin, a fatty substance that insulates axons and speeds up nerve transmission. Oligodendrocytes also provide nutrients to axons and help repair damage.