Which of the following neuroglial cells is responsible for phagocytosis?

Oligodendrocytes

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Microglia

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Schwann cells

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Microglia
Microglia are neuroglial cells that phagocytose foreign particles and cell debris.

Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes are neuroglial cells present in some neurons that produce myelin sheath.

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