Which neuroglial cells are involved in the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid?
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Correct answer: Ependymal cells
Ependymal cells have cilia that help circulate cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles and spinal canal. This fluid protects and nourishes the brain and spinal cord.
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