Both Astrocytes and Microglial Cells Have Cytoplasm Extensions

question 3

Multiple Choice

Both astrocytes and microglial cells have cytoplasm extensions. Explain how you can distinguish the two types of cells microscopically.

• A)Astrocytes are associated with capillaries.
• B)Microglial cells are found in the peripheral nervous system.
• C)Astrocytes cover the cell bodies of unipolar neurons.
• D)Microglial cells myelinate the axons of motor neurons.

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