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What is the main function of neuroglia in the nervous system?
What is the main function of neuroglia in the nervous system?
- Supplying nutrients and protective cushioning for neurons (correct)
- Directly controlling voluntary movements
- Forming myelin sheaths around red blood cells
- Generating electrical signals for rapid responses
What is the role of microglia in the nervous system?
What is the role of microglia in the nervous system?
- Supplying nutrients to support neuronal functioning
- Forming myelin sheaths around nerve fibers in the central nervous system
- Migrating toward injured neurons and phagocytizing microorganisms or debris (correct)
- Generating electrical signals to communicate with other cells
What is the function of the central nervous system (CNS) in the body?
What is the function of the central nervous system (CNS) in the body?
- Providing a permeable barrier between cerebrospinal fluid and tissue fluid
- Circulating cerebrospinal fluid to cushion the brain and spinal cord
- Processing and coordinating voluntary movements (correct)
- Surrounding and forming myelin sheaths around nerve fibers in the PNS
What is the primary role of neurons in the nervous system?
What is the primary role of neurons in the nervous system?
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What is the function of cilia in the nervous system?
What is the function of cilia in the nervous system?
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