5 Questions
What is the approximate proportion of glial cells in the central nervous system?
50%
Which type of glial cells were traditionally considered as passive participants in nervous system formation and function?
Microglia
Which glial cells influence neuronal birth, migration, axon specification, and growth?
Radial glia
Which glial cells play key roles in synaptic communication, plasticity, and network-level activity?
Astrocytes
Which glial cells dynamically monitor and alter central nervous system structure and function?
Astrocytes
Test your knowledge about the role of glia in central nervous system formation and function with this quiz based on the manuscript 'Glia as Architects of Central Nervous System Formation and Function' by Nicola J. Allen and David A. Lyons.
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