Shapes and Roles of Glial Cells

Item #3 of 10

What type of glial cell aids in the transfer of energy producing molecules from the blood stream to the neuron?

oligodendrocyte;

microglia;

astrocyte;

Schwann cell;

none of the alternatives is correct;

INCORRECT - Schwann cells are not involved in the transfer of nutrients to neurons. They form myelin sheath around axons and thereby affect signal transmission.

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		oligodendrocyte;
		microglia;
		astrocyte;
		Schwann cell;
		none of the alternatives is correct;