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What is the approximate proportion of glial cells in the central nervous system?
What is the approximate proportion of glial cells in the central nervous system?
- 25%
- 90%
- 75%
- 50% (correct)
Which type of glial cells were traditionally considered as passive participants in nervous system formation and function?
Which type of glial cells were traditionally considered as passive participants in nervous system formation and function?
- Microglia (correct)
- Astrocytes
- Radial glia
- Oligodendrocyte progenitor cells
Which glial cells influence neuronal birth, migration, axon specification, and growth?
Which glial cells influence neuronal birth, migration, axon specification, and growth?
- Radial glia (correct)
- Microglia
- Astrocytes
- Oligodendrocytes
Which glial cells play key roles in synaptic communication, plasticity, and network-level activity?
Which glial cells play key roles in synaptic communication, plasticity, and network-level activity?
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Which glial cells dynamically monitor and alter central nervous system structure and function?
Which glial cells dynamically monitor and alter central nervous system structure and function?
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