Multiple choice

Which among the following cells of the central nervous system removes cellular waste and provides protection against microorganisms?

  1. Astrocytes

  2. Ependymal cells

  3. Microglia

  4. Oligodendrocytes

  5. Schwann cells

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The microglia act much like white blood cells by attacking and destroying pathogens that invade the brain. These are extremely small cells of the central nervous system that remove cellular waste and provide protection against microorganisms.