Match the term with its description (answers may be used more than once).
-cells in the CNS that form myelin
A)ependymal cells
B)astrocytes
C)satellite cells
D)Schwann cells
E)oligodendrocytes
F)microglia

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Oligodendrocytes form myelin in the central nervous system.

Answer: D
 Schwann cells form myelin in the peripheral nervous system.

Answer: A
 Ependymal cells line the ventricles of the brain and assist with the production and regulation of cerebrospinal fluid.

Answer: B
 Astrocytes are the most abundant glial cells in the central nervous system and have a variety of functions, including supporting and protecting neurons.

Answer: F
 Microglia are the primary immune cells in the central nervous system and have a role in defending against infections and injuries.

Answer: C
 Satellite cells are found in the peripheral nervous system and provide support to the neuronal cell bodies in ganglia.

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