MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Ciliated CNS neuroglia that line the cavities of the brain and spinal cord, and play an active role in moving the cerebrospinal fluid, are
A
Microglia
B
Ependymal Cells
C
Schwann Cells
D
Astrocytes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The ciliated CNS neuroglia that play an active role in moving the cerebrospinal fluid are called c) ependymal cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ependymal cells: Ependymal cells line the spinal cord and ventricles of the brain. They are involved in creating cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

Detailed explanation-3: -Ependymal cells on the walls of brain ventricles play essential roles in the transport of CSF and in brain homeostasis.

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