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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What are Microglia and what do they do?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@lsherron

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Microglia are a type of glial cell that are the resident macrophages of the brain and spinal cord, and thus act as the first and main form of active immune defense in the central nervous system (CNS). Microglia constitute 10-15% of all cells found within the brain.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

that help?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes thank you

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks hear you go

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