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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>The ratio of glial cells to neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the important implication of the recent work by Suzanna Herculano-Houzel's laboratory?

    <p>There may be a nearly 1:1 ratio of glia cells to neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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