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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