Question

The supporting and nutritive cells found in the brain are:

• A. Ependymal cells
• B. Microglia
• C. Astrocytes
• D. Oligodendrocytes

Answer 1

The correct option is A Ependymal cells

• The cells that form the epithelial lining of the brain ventricles and the central canal of the spinal cord are called the ependymal cells.
• Ependymal cells produce cerebrospinal fluid that cushions the neurons.
• Microglia scavenge pathogens and dead cells.
• The broad role of astrocytes is to maintain brain homeostasis and neuronal metabolism.
• Oligodendrocytes are specialized glial cells that wrap themselves around neurons present in the CNS.
• Thus the correct answer is option A.