Observing Microglial Cells in Living Tissue Has Revealed That These

question 37

Multiple Choice

Observing microglial cells in living tissue has revealed that these cells

• A) are able to change structure to become more like oligodendrocytes.
• B) extend fine processes throughout the environment and contact surrounding cells.
• C) transport calcium ions to neurons.
• D) are unchanging from the time an organism reaches adulthood.
• E) are responsible for blood clotting in injured adult brains.

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