Asked by Amber Nicole on Apr 24, 2024
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Which of the following descriptions of glial cells is mismatched?
A) Microglia - provide support for the neuron cell body
B) Astrocytes - blood-brain barrier
C) Oligodendrocytes - form myelin sheaths
D) Ependymal cells - produce cerebrospinal fluid
E) Ependymal cells - choroid plexus
Glial Cells
Non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous systems that provide support and protection for neurons.
Choroid Plexus
A network of blood vessels in each ventricle of the brain, involved in the production of cerebrospinal fluid.
- Recognize the various kinds of glial cells and their roles in the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems.
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Brittney Poole7 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Microglia are specialized macrophages responsible for removing waste and pathogens from the central nervous system, not specifically for supporting the neuron cell body.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the various kinds of glial cells and their roles in the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems.
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