LouAnn is being treated for a neurological condition with a specific drug that target neurons deep within the brain. Which glial cell must be bypassed by this drug in order for it to be effective?

A. Ependymal cell
B. Macrophage
C. Oligodendrocyte
D. Astrocyte
E. Microglia


Answer: D

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