Phagocytic cells in the CNS are
Microglia are scavenger cells that resemble tissue macrophages and remove debris resulting from injury infection and disease. Microglia arise from macrophages outside the nervous system. (Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology; 23rd edition; pg:80)
Oligodendrocytes
Schwanncells
Astrocytes
Microglial cells
Nervous system