Match each of the following cell types with its corresponding description.
-resemble epithelial cells and line fluid-filled cavities in the brain and spinal cord
A)Astrocyte
B)Oligodendrocyte
C)Microglia
D)Schwann cell
E)Ependymal cells

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Ependymal cells resemble epithelial cells and line fluid-filled cavities in the brain and spinal cord.

Answer: A
 Astrocytes are star-shaped cells that provide support and insulation to neurons in the central nervous system.

Answer: B
 Oligodendrocytes are specialized cells that produce myelin in the central nervous system.

Answer: C
 Microglia are immune cells that protect the central nervous system by removing damaged neurons and infectious agents.

Answer: D
 Schwann cells are specialized cells that produce myelin in the peripheral nervous system.

Match Each of the Following Cell Types with Its Corresponding