The primary function of microglia is to
A)digest debris.
B)provide a structural matrix for neurons.
C)participate in forming the blood-brain barrier.
D)form myelin in the central nervous system.

Question

The primary function of microglia is to 
A)digest debris. 
B)provide a structural matrix for neurons. 
C)participate in forming the blood-brain barrier. 
D)form myelin in the central nervous system.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Microglia act as the main phagocytic cells in the central nervous system, engulfing and digesting cellular debris, dead cells, and pathogens.

The Primary Function of Microglia Is to