Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition or description.
-Cells that can become "microbe-eating" cells in the brain
A)Microglia
B)Axon
C)Dendrites
D)Oligodendrocyte
E)Afferent neuron
F)Astrocytes
G)Efferent neuron
H)Interneurons
I)Nodes of Ranvier
J)Schwann cells

Question

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Microglia are cells in the brain that act as "microbe-eating" cells.

Answer: J
 Schwann cells are cells in the nervous system that wrap around axons to provide insulation and aid in the regeneration of damaged neurons.

Answer: F
 Astrocytes are star-shaped cells in the brain that provide structural and metabolic support to neurons.

Answer: I
 Nodes of Ranvier are the gaps in the myelin sheath that surround axons, and help to speed up the transmission of nerve impulses.

Match Each of the Following Terms with Its Corresponding Definition