What is the Role of Schwann Cells in Nerve Conduction?
Schwann cells are glial cells that play a crucial role in the formation and maintenance of the myelin sheath in the peripheral nervous system. They wrap around the axon to form the myelin sheath, which facilitates rapid signal transmission. Damage to Schwann cells can lead to demyelination, which in turn affects the conduction velocity of nerves, as measured by NCS.
