Which of the Following Correctly Matches a Type of Glial

Question

Which of the following correctly matches a type of glial cell to one of its functions?
A) astrocytes-participate in the formation of the blood-brain barrier
B) oligodendrocytes-produce myelin sheaths in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)
C) radial glia-guard against pathogens
D) Schwann cells-form tracks along which newly formed neurons migrate

Accepted Answer

Astrocytes are a type of glial cell in the central nervous system (CNS) that help in the formation and maintenance of the blood-brain barrier, which controls the passage of substances from the bloodstream into the brain.