Multiple Choice
Tom's father suffers a stroke that leaves him partially paralyzed on his right side.What type of glial cell would you expect to find in increased numbers in the damaged area of the brain that is affected by the stroke?
A) astrocytes
B) Schwann cells
C) oligodendrocytes
D) microglia
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