Phagocytosis in the CNS is done by _______________?
Correct answer: D. Microglia
- A. Astrocytes
- B. Schwann cells
- C. Oligocytes
- D. Microglia
Explanation
Microglia are the resident macrophage-like cells of the CNS, so they remove cellular debris and phagocytose pathogens. Astrocytes support and regulate neurons but are not the principal phagocytes.
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