The cell membrane of the ________ cell contains large amounts of myelin, which insulates the axons and allows them to send nerve impulses quickly. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Schwann
The cell membrane of the Schwann cell contains large amounts of a fatty substance called myelin, which insulates the axons and allows them to send nerve impulses quickly.

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