Cells that line the fluid-filled ventricles of the brain, some of which produce cerebrospinal fluid, are called ____.
A) oligodendrocytes
B) astrocytes
C) microglia
D) ependymal cells

Question

Cells that line the fluid-filled ventricles of the brain, some of which produce cerebrospinal fluid, are called ____.​
A) ​oligodendrocytes
B) ​astrocytes
C) ​microglia
D) ​ependymal cells

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ependymal cells line the ventricles of the brain and are responsible for producing and regulating cerebrospinal fluid. Oligodendrocytes are responsible for producing myelin in the central nervous system, astrocytes provide structural support and maintain the chemical environment in the brain, and microglia are immune cells involved in defending against infection and injury.

Cells That Line the Fluid-Filled Ventricles of the Brain, Some