Glia Cells That Act as Microbe-Eating Cells are The

Question

Glia cells that act as microbe-eating cells are the
A) Schwann cells
B) microglia
C) astrocytes
D) oligodendrocytes

Accepted Answer

Microglia are the glia cells that act as microbe-eating cells or phagocytes in the central nervous system. Schwann cells are involved in the peripheral nervous system and play a role in the production of the myelin sheath around nerve cells. Astrocytes provide support for neurons and help maintain the blood-brain barrier. Oligodendrocytes also produce myelin in the central nervous system.