Match each of the following cell types with its corresponding description.
-produce the myelin sheath around nerve fibers in the central nervous system
A)Astrocyte
B)Oligodendrocyte
C)Microglia
D)Schwann cell
E)Ependymal cells

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Oligodendrocytes are responsible for producing the myelin sheath around nerve fibers in the central nervous system.

A) Astrocytes are star-shaped cells that provide structural support, regulate chemical balance, and contribute to the blood-brain barrier in the central nervous system.

C) Microglia are small cells that act as the immune cells of the central nervous system, removing debris and damaged cells.

D) Schwann cells are responsible for producing the myelin sheath around nerve fibers in the peripheral nervous system.

E) Ependymal cells line the ventricles and spinal canal of the central nervous system and are responsible for producing and circulating cerebrospinal fluid.

Match Each of the Following Cell Types with Its Corresponding