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The White Matter of the Cerebellum Forms a Branching Array

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The white matter of the cerebellum forms a branching array called the ________.


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Repair

The process of restoring damaged cells, tissues, or organs to normal function.

Phagocytosis

The process by which a cell engulfs a solid particle to form an internal compartment known as a phagosome, important in the immune response to pathogens.

Microglial Cells

Specialized cells within the brain and spinal cord that act as the first and main form of active immune defense in the central nervous system.

Astrocytes

Star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord, involved in repair and scarring processes of the brain and spinal cord following traumatic injuries.

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