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Define the purpose of the following cells: microglia, oligodendrites, astrocytes, Schwann cells, and ...

Define the purpose of the following cells: microglia, oligodendrites, astrocytes, Schwann cells, and ependymal cells.

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Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease: An Interactive Journey for Health Professions

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Microglia remove debris. Oligodendrites create myelin in CNS. Astrocytes are metabolic and structural support cells. Ependymal cells cover and line cavities. Schwann cells make myelin in PNS.

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