Match the glial cells, labelled a. through d., with their descriptions.
-form the insulative myelin sheaths around axons in the CNS
A)astrocytes
B)oligodendrocytes
C)ependymal cells
D)microglia

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Oligodendrocytes form the insulative myelin sheaths around axons in the CNS.

Answer A: Astrocytes have multiple functions including providing nutrients to neurons, maintaining the blood-brain barrier, and regulating synaptic activity.

Answer C: Ependymal cells line the ventricles of the brain and help produce cerebrospinal fluid.

Answer D: Microglia are the immune cells of the CNS, helping to remove debris and pathogens.

Match the Glial Cells, Labelled A