A histologic stain of brain tissue is shown here. The cells stained red express glial fibrillary acidic protein and are well-known for their role in helping maintain the integrity of the blood brain barrier. Which of the following is a correct statement regarding these cell types?
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- A. These cells are destroyed in multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
- B. These cells are involved in the production of cerebrospinal fluid
- C. These cells serve a principal role in repair and scarring following CNS injury
- D. These cells are embryologically derived from the mesodermal layer
- E. These cells are the predominant type of glial cell found in white matter of the CNS
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