Question

Choose the correct match of glial cell type and function

• A. astrocytes : metabolize neurotransmitters and modulate synaptic effectiveness
• B. oligodendrocytes : produce the myelin sheaths of myelinated neurons in the peripheral nervous system
• C. microglia : produce the myelin sheaths of myelinated neurons in the central nervous system
• D. Schwann cells : provide nutritional support to non-myelinated neurons

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) astrocytes : metabolize neurotransmitters and modulate synaptic effectiveness