Asked by Shyra Williams-Brown on Jun 29, 2024
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Which type of glial cells of the CNS wrap around neurons to isolate them from chemicals present in the interstitial fluid?
A) astrocytes
B) ependymal cells
C) microglia
D) oligodendrocytes
Oligodendrocytes
A type of glial cell in the central nervous system that produces and maintains the myelin sheath around neurons.
Interstitial Fluid
The fluid that surrounds the cells in tissues, providing a medium for the exchange of substances between cells and blood.
Ependymal Cells
A type of glial cell that lines the ventricles in the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord, involved in the production of cerebrospinal fluid.
- Determine the categories and purposes of glial cells in the nervous system.
Verified Answer
AK
Ashek KarkiJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Oligodendrocytes are the type of glial cells in the CNS that wrap around neurons to form a myelin sheath, which isolates the neurons from the surrounding interstitial fluid and increases the speed of electrical signal transmission.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the categories and purposes of glial cells in the nervous system.