Meningitis can be caused by infection of the central nervous system by bacteria.Which cells would be most responsible for removing the infection?
A) Schwann cells
B) oligodendrocytes
C) microglia
D) satellite cells

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Microglia are specialized immune cells found in the central nervous system that are responsible for detecting, engulfing, and ultimately eliminating pathogens and other harmful substances in the CNS. Therefore, they would be most responsible for removing a bacterial infection that causes meningitis. Schwann cells and satellite cells are found in the peripheral nervous system, while oligodendrocytes are responsible for producing myelin in the CNS and do not play a significant role in immune response.

Meningitis Can Be Caused by Infection of the Central Nervous