The process of phagocytosis involves
A) the removal of neuronal debris.
B) the transfer of lactate from a glial cell to a neuron.
C) the wrapping of layers of fatty material around an axon membrane.
D) structural support of a nerve cell.
E) the conversion of glycogen to glucose.

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Phagocytosis is the cellular process by which certain cells engulf and digest other cells or debris. In the nervous system, phagocytosis is important for the removal of dead or damaged neurons, as well as other types of cellular debris.

The Process of Phagocytosis Involves