Extensive pruning of neurons is characteristic of disorders,such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease.This is likely to involve:
A)astrocytes.
B)oligodendrocytes.
C)ependymal cells.
D)microglial cells.

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Microglial cells are immune cells in the brain that play a role in pruning excess or damaged neurons during development and in adulthood. Dysfunction in microglial cells has been implicated in the pathogenesis of disorders such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease.

Extensive Pruning of Neurons Is Characteristic of Disorders,such as Schizophrenia