1. Schwann - Noun
2. Schwann - Proper noun
German physiologist and histologist who in 1838 and 1839 identified the cell as the basic structure of plant and animal tissue (1810-1882)
Source: WordNetCross section of a myelinated axon 1. Axon 2. Nucleus of Schwann Cell 3. Schwann Cell 4. Myelin Sheath 5. Neurilemma The main purpose of a myelin layer (or sheath) is to increase the speed at which impulses propagate along the myelinated fiber. Source: Internet
The sheaths are formed by glial cells: oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system and Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system. Source: Internet
The medulla oblongata is at the start of the spinal cord and is composed mainly of neuron tissue enveloped in Schwann cells and meninges tissue. Source: Internet
Oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells have similar functions in the central and peripheral nervous system respectively. Source: Internet
Schwann and Schleinden argued that cells are the elementary particles of life. Source: Internet
The Cell Theory states that all organisms are composed of cells (Schleiden and Schwann), and cells can only come from other cells (Virchow). Source: Internet