Argue that one type of glial cell is most important based on its function in the nervous system.
What will be an ideal response?
All glial cells offer different services to the nervous system, so it can be difficult to decide which is more important. One could argue that microglia are most important due to their role in the immune system. Astrocytes help keep neurons healthy by regulating the chemicals in the fluid around neurons. The astrocyte role in the blood-brain barrier is also critical.
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