In addition to producing cerebrospinal fluid, ependymal cells may
A)contribute to the formation of the blood-brain barrier
B)act as immune cells
C)function as neural stem cells
D)conduct neural impulses
E)produce myelin

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Ependymal cells have been found to possess neural stem cell properties, meaning they have the ability to self-renew and differentiate into different cell types within the central nervous system. They have been shown to generate neurons, oligodendrocytes, and astrocytes. While ependymal cells are involved in the production and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid, they do not contribute to the formation of the blood-brain barrier, act as immune cells, conduct neural impulses, or produce myelin.

In Addition to Producing Cerebrospinal Fluid, Ependymal Cells May