Match each of the following cell types with its corresponding description.
-Helps form the blood-brain barrier
A)Astrocyte
B)Oligodendrocyte
C)Microglia
D)Schwann cell
E)Ependymal cell

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Astrocytes are known to help form the blood-brain barrier, which helps to protect the brain by limiting the passage of certain substances from the bloodstream into the brain tissue.

Answer: E) Ependymal cell
 Ependymal cells are primarily responsible for producing and circulating cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles of the brain, which helps to cushion and protect the brain and spinal cord.

The other cell types listed do not have a primary function related to the blood-brain barrier or CSF production.

Match Each of the Following Cell Types with Its Corresponding