Which Type of Neuroglia Has Phagocytic Capabilities in the CNS

Question

Which type of neuroglia has phagocytic capabilities in the CNS?
A)Astrocytes
B)Schwann cells
C)Macrophages
D)Microglial cells
E)Neurons

Accepted Answer

Microglial cells are specialized immune cells within the central nervous system (CNS) that are capable of phagocytosis, aiding in the removal of cellular debris and pathogens. Astrocytes do not have significant phagocytic capabilities in the CNS. Schwann cells are part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and are not found in the CNS. Macrophages are not a type of neuroglia, but rather a type of immune cell found in various tissues throughout the body. Neurons are not a type of neuroglia and do not have phagocytic capabilities.