Small, wandering cells that engulf cell debris and pathogens in the CNS are called

A) astrocytes.
B) satellite cells.
C) oligodendrocytes.
D) microglia.
E) ependymal cells.

Microglia are phagocytic, which means that they are cells that can engulf other cells and particles. Microglia protect the CNS by engulfing foreign particles and bacteria. They act also as a clean-up crew that help remove dead cells. They are found in both the brain and spinal cord, which make up the Central Nervous System, or the CNS.

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Small, wandering cells that engulf cell debris and pathogens in the CNS are called A) astrocytes. B) satellite cells. C) oligodendrocytes. D) microglia. E) ependymal cells.

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Small, wandering cells that engulf cell debris and pathogens in the CNS are called

A) astrocytes.
B) satellite cells.
C) oligodendrocytes.
D) microglia.
E) ependymal cells.