Match the term with its description (answers may be used more than once).
-highly branched cells that transfer nutrients between blood vessels and neurons
A)ependymal cells
B)astrocytes
C)satellite cells
D)Schwann cells
E)oligodendrocytes
F)microglia

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Astrocytes are highly branched cells that transfer nutrients between blood vessels and neurons.

Answer: E
 Oligodendrocytes are involved in the production and maintenance of myelin, which insulates axons and helps in the transmission of electrical signals.

Answer: D
 Schwann cells are responsible for the production and maintenance of myelin in the peripheral nervous system and aiding in nerve regeneration.

Answer: F
 Microglia are immune cells in the central nervous system that protect neurons by removing damaged cells and foreign substances.

Answer: A
 Ependymal cells line the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord, and are involved in the production and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid.

Answer: C
 Satellite cells are located in the peripheral nervous system and provide support to the neurons by regulating their environment and aiding in the repair of damaged tissue.

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