Which of the following provides both the correct name and the correct function of one of the types of glia?
A) astroglia - clean up the debris of dead cells
B) oligodendroglia - provide the myelin sheath
C) microglia - create the blood-brain barrier
D) macroglia - clean up the debris of dead cells

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Oligodendroglia provide the myelin sheath which insulates and speeds up electrical communication in neurons. Astroglia do help clean up debris, but they also have many other functions such as providing structural support and regulating neurotransmitter levels. Microglia are immune cells that help protect the brain from pathogens, and macroglia is not a recognized glial subtype.

Which of the Following Provides Both the Correct Name and the Correct