Which statement about microglia is false?
A) They are phagocytic cells.
B) They exist outside of the blood-brain barrier.
C) They are motile.
D) They provide immune defense responses.
E) They arise from blood-forming stem cells.

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Microglia are located within the central nervous system (CNS) and thus inside the blood-brain barrier, not outside of it. They play a crucial role in immune defense within the brain and spinal cord.

Which Statement About Microglia Is False