PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This type of glia cell attacks microbes and removes debris.
A
Neurilemma
B
Astroglia
C
Microglia
D
Oligodendrocyte
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Microglia eliminate microbes, dead cells, redundant synapses, protein aggregates, and other particulate and soluble antigens that may endanger the CNS.

Detailed explanation-2: -During CNS injury, microglia are responsible for phagocytosis and elimination of microbes, dead cells, and protein aggregates, as well as other particulate and soluble antigens that may endanger the CNS.

Detailed explanation-3: -The broad role of astrocytes is to maintain brain homeostasis and neuronal metabolism.

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