The glial cells associated with phagocytosis to fight infection and remove debris are the
A)microglia.
B)oligodendrocytes.
C)Schwann cells.
D)myelin sheath cells.
E)astrocytes.

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Microglia are the immune cells of the central nervous system and are responsible for phagocytosis to fight infection and remove debris. Oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells are responsible for producing myelin, whereas astrocytes play a supportive role in the nervous system. "Myelin sheath cells" is not a term commonly used in neuroscience.

The Glial Cells Associated with Phagocytosis to Fight Infection and Remove