Both astrocytes and microglial cells have cytoplasm extensions. Explain how you can distinguish the two types of cells microscopically.
A)Astrocytes are associated with capillaries.
B)Microglial cells are found in the peripheral nervous system.
C)Astrocytes cover the cell bodies of unipolar neurons.
D)Microglial cells myelinate the axons of motor neurons.

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Astrocytes are associated with capillaries in the central nervous system, which can be observed microscopically, while microglial cells are not.

Both Astrocytes and Microglial Cells Have Cytoplasm Extensions