The smallest neuroglia of the CNS that act as phagocytes are the
A)astrocytes.
B)ependymocytes.
C)microglia.
D)oligodendrocytes.
E)tanycytes.

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Microglia are the smallest neuroglia of the CNS and act as phagocytes. Astrocytes provide structural support and maintain the ionic environment for neurons, ependymocytes line the ventricles and central canal, oligodendrocytes produce myelin in the CNS, and tanycytes are specialized ependymal cells found in the hypothalamus.

The Smallest Neuroglia of the CNS That Act as Phagocytes