Which cells in the brain remove normal cellular waste?
A) Oligodendrocytes
B) Microglial cells
C) Astrocytes
D) Neurons

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Microglial cells are the immune cells of the brain and act as the primary phagocytes for removing normal cellular waste in the brain. Astrocytes also play a role in waste removal but primarily handle the maintenance of neurotransmitter homeostasis and providing metabolic support to neurons. Oligodendrocytes are responsible for myelinating axons and Neurons are responsible for transmitting electrical signals throughout the brain.

Which Cells in the Brain Remove Normal Cellular Waste