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Which type of glia is responsible for forming myelin in the central nervous system?
 
  a. astrocytes
 b. oligodendrocytes
  c. Schwann cells
 d. microglia

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Many common brain disorders, including stroke, may result in damage due to the release of the amino acid glutamate by
 
  a. astrocytes.
 b. oligodendrocytes.
 c. Schwann cells.
 d. microglia.


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Liamb2179

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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