Select ALL options that are FALSE regarding the functions of microglia: - Microglia undergo phagocytosis of damaged tissue in the brain. - Microglia form a glial scar that is a protective barrier around brain injury but also prevents the regeneration of axons. - Microglia contain enzymes that synthesize the molecule quinolinic acid. - Microglia release cytokines as part of their role in the active immune system. - Microglia contribute to the function of the tripartite synapse by releasing gliotransmitters and through the reuptake of Glutamate and GABA.
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(True) - Microglia form a glial scar that is a protective barrier around brain injury but also prevents the regeneration of axons. (False) - Microglia contain enzymes that synthesize the molecule quinolinic acid. (True) - Microglia release cytokines as part of Show more…
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