Multiple choice

In an injured body part, which of the following brain cells destroy the dead or dying cells?

  1. Ependymal cells

  2. Microglia

  3. Schwann cells

  4. Astrocytes

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Microglia are the least numerous and smallest cells present in the brain, but still play a vital role in injury repair and cell debris and waste removal. If an injury occurs, these cells assembled around the injured cells to destroy the dead or dying cell.