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macrophage in the brain is

A
Schwann cells
B
Oligodendrocytes
C
Astrocytes
D
Microglia
High-Yield Explanation
Answer is option 4 Microglia are considered the resident macrophages of the brain given that they are the only myeloid cells present in the CNS parenchyma. Microglia perform both homeostatic and immune-related functions and constitute about 5-20% of all cells in the CNS. Ref of img :

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