Which type of neuroglia has phagocyctic capabilities in the CNS?

A. astrocytes
B. schwann cells
C. macrophages
D. microglial cells
E. neurons


Answer: D. microglial cells

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a. chloroplasts b. transport proteins c. receptor proteins d. statoliths e. plasma membranes

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In general, mothers typically make a larger parental investment in each offspring than males do. What is meant by the term parental investment?

What will be an ideal response?

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Organic carbon produced within an ecosystem is termed ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is a true statement regarding mitosis?

(A) Replication of chromosomes occurs at the start of mitosis (B) Cytokinesis precedes alignment of replicated chromosomes along the equatorial plate (C) Replicated chromosomes pairs up in tetras prior to separation of chromatids (D) Mitosis plays a role in growth, repair, and asexual reproduction

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