The Largest and Most Numerous of the Glial Cells in the Central

Question

The largest and most numerous of the glial cells in the central nervous system are the
A) astrocytes.
B) satellite cells.
C) oligodendrocytes.
D) microglia.
E) ependymal cells.

Accepted Answer

Astrocytes are the largest and most numerous glial cells in the central nervous system, providing support and maintaining homeostasis for neurons. They also play a role in neurotransmitter balance and synapse formation.

Note: While microglia are also numerous, they are not the largest of the glial cells. Oligodendrocytes are involved in myelination, satellite cells are found in the peripheral nervous system, and ependymal cells line the ventricles of the brain.