Which Type of Cell Cleans Up Cellular Debris and Pathogens

Question

Which type of cell cleans up cellular debris and pathogens in the nervous system?
A) Microglia
B) Schwann cell
C) Astrocyte
D) Ependymal cell

Accepted Answer

Microglia are specialized immune cells in the central nervous system that act as macrophages to clean up cellular debris and pathogens.