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Which two cell types make up the nervous system?
Which two cell types make up the nervous system?
- Red blood cells and white blood cells
- Glial cells and neurons (correct)
- Skin cells and hair cells
- Muscle cells and bone cells
What is the traditional role of glial cells in relation to neurons?
What is the traditional role of glial cells in relation to neurons?
- Transport nutrients and waste products
- Provide insulation to glial cells
- Play a dominant role in neuronal communication
- Play a supportive role physically and metabolically (correct)
What is the function of glial cells in providing insulation to neurons?
What is the function of glial cells in providing insulation to neurons?
- To provide scaffolding for the nervous system
- To allow neuronal communication (correct)
- To mediate immune responses
- To transport nutrients and waste products
What is the recent work from Suzanna Herculano-Houzel's laboratory related to?
What is the recent work from Suzanna Herculano-Houzel's laboratory related to?
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What is the important implication of the recent work by Suzanna Herculano-Houzel's laboratory?
What is the important implication of the recent work by Suzanna Herculano-Houzel's laboratory?
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