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    What are the supporting cells in the central nervous system

    What are the supporting cells in the central nervous system called?
    a. Schwann cells
    b. Basket cells
    c. Ganglion
    d. Neuroglia
    e. Satellite cells

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    Ans: d. Neuroglia

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    Schwann cells are responsible for the myelination of neurons in the peripheral nervous system. Basket cells are a type of neuron seen in the cerebellum. A ganglion is a collection of nerve cell bodies outside of the CNS. Neuroglia are the supporting cells in the central nervous system Sometimes, neuroglia called glial cells or glia. Satellite cells are found in the ganglia of the peripheral nervous system.

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