What type of cell in the nervous system is responsible for mounting immune responses in the brain, removing wastes, and is found in myelin?
A) endorphins
B) epithelial cell
C) glial cell
D) neuron
Answer: C
Rationale: Glial cells are specialized cells of the nervous system that are involved in mounting immune responses in the brain, removing wastes, and synchronizing activity of the billions of neurons comprising the nervous system. Myelin is also made from glia cells.
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