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Microglia:

Correct answer: C. Are phagocytic

  • A. From cerebrospinal fluid
  • B. Only attach to capillaries to support neurons
  • C. Are phagocytic
  • D. Form the myelin of Central Nervous System neurons

Explanation

Microglia are the resident immune cells of the central nervous system (CNS). They play a crucial role in the immune defense of the CNS by acting as phagocytes, which means they engulf and digest pathogens, cellular debris, and dead or dying cells.

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