Cells of the central nervous system that are in direct contact with cerebrospinal fluid are:

a. astrocytes
b. ependymal
c. oligodendrocytes
d. microglia cells


Answer: b. ependymal

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A) Primary B) Secondary C) Tertiary D) Quaternary E) Pentanary

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