Multiple Choice
Which statement about microglia is true?
A) They are activated by damage to neural tissue.
B) They act as macrophages in the peripheral nervous system.
C) They form synapses with brain neurons and conduct action potentials.
D) They form myelin sheaths around neurons of the peripheral nervous system.
E) They supply neurons of the brain and spinal cord with nutrients.
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