Oligodendrocytes clear debris in the brain; break down dying neurons; attack foreign bodies Microglia myelinate neurons in the peripheral nervous system Schwann Cells myelinate neurons in the central nervous system support neurons: providing nutrients, altering blood flow, recycling neurotransmitters, etc. Astrocytes

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Please help me match the glial cell types to their functions.

Oligodendrocytes
clear debris in the brain; break down dying neurons; attack
foreign bodies
Microglia
myelinate neurons in the peripheral nervous system
Schwann Cells
myelinate neurons in the central nervous system
support neurons: providing nutrients, altering blood flow,
recycling neurotransmitters, etc.
Astrocytes
Transcribed Image Text:Oligodendrocytes clear debris in the brain; break down dying neurons; attack foreign bodies Microglia myelinate neurons in the peripheral nervous system Schwann Cells myelinate neurons in the central nervous system support neurons: providing nutrients, altering blood flow, recycling neurotransmitters, etc. Astrocytes
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