Small, Wandering Cells That Engulf Cell Debris and Pathogens in the CNS

Question

Small, wandering cells that engulf cell debris and pathogens in the CNS are called
A) astrocytes.
B) satellite cells.
C) oligodendrocytes.
D) microglia.
E) ependymal cells.

Accepted Answer

Microglia are small, wandering cells that function as the immune cells of the central nervous system. They are responsible for engulfing and breaking down dead cells and foreign substances, including pathogens.