Multiple choice

The cells responsible for removing cell debris, wastes, and pathogens are

  1. microglia

  2. astrocytes

  3. oligodendrocytes

  4. schwann cells
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Explanation

Microglia are regarded as the immune cells of the brain. After an injury, these cells undergo rapid change, altering their appearance, migrating to the site of the damage to help clear away and clean up dead, dying cells and cell debris.

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