After a stroke, what type of glial cell accumulates within the affected brain region?
A) astrocytes
B) satellite cells
C) microglia
D) oligodendrocytes
E) ependymal cells

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Microglia are the primary immune cells of the central nervous system and accumulate in the affected brain region after a stroke to clear debris and dead cells.

After a Stroke, What Type of Glial Cell Accumulates Within