Choose the Correct Match of Glial Cell Type and Function

Question

Choose the correct match of glial cell type and function.
A) astrocytes-metabolize neurotransmitters and modulate synaptic effectiveness
B) oligodendrocytes-produce the myelin sheaths of myelinated neurons in the peripheral nervous system
C) microglia-produce the myelin sheaths of myelinated neurons in the central nervous system
D) radial glia-the source of immunoprotection against pathogens.
E) Schwann cells-provide nutritional support to non-myelinated neurons

Accepted Answer

Astrocytes are glial cells that are involved in a variety of functions, including metabolizing neurotransmitters and modulating synaptic effectiveness.

Answer: B
 Oligodendrocytes are glial cells that produce myelin sheaths of myelinated neurons in the central nervous system.

Answer: C
 Microglia are glial cells that serve as the source of immunoprotection against pathogens.

Answer: E
 Schwann cells are glial cells that provide nutritional support to non-myelinated neurons.