The type of neuroglia cell that is likely to increase in number during an infection in the central nervous system is the
A) astrocyte
B) ependymal cell
C) microglia
D) oligodendrocyte
E) satellite cell

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Microglia are the neuroglia cells that act as the immune defense cells of the central nervous system. They are able to migrate to sites of infection or damage and increase in number to engulf and remove pathogens or cellular debris. Astrocytes, ependymal cells, oligodendrocytes, and satellite cells do not play a significant role in the immune response of the central nervous system.

The Type of Neuroglia Cell That Is Likely to Increase