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Meningitis is a viral or bacterial infection of the brain. Which cell type is the first to have its function disrupted during meningitis? a. astrocytes b. microglia c. neurons d. satellite glia

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Meningitis is a viral or bacterial infection of the brain.
Which cell type is the first to have its function disrupted
during meningitis?
a. astrocytes
b. microglia
c. neurons
d. satellite glia

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