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

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Oligodendrocytes are a type of glial cell that produces myelin in the central nervous system.

Answer: D
 Schwann cells are a type of glial cell that produces myelin in the peripheral nervous system.

Answer: A
 Astrocytes are a type of glial cell that provides structural and metabolic support for neurons in the CNS.

Answer: C
 Microglia are a type of glial cell that acts as the immune system of the CNS, protecting against infection and injury.

Answer: E
 Ependymal cells line the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord, producing cerebrospinal fluid and helping to circulate it.

Match Each of the Following Cell Types with Its Corresponding