Which cells are the macrophages of the CNS?
A) ependymal cells
B) microglial cells
C) satellite cells
D) Schwann cells

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Microglial cells are the macrophages of the CNS, responsible for phagocytosis and removal of damaged cells and debris. Ependymal cells line the ventricles of the brain and produce cerebrospinal fluid, satellite cells support peripheral neurons, and Schwann cells produce myelin in the peripheral nervous system.

Which Cells Are the Macrophages of the CNS