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Which two cell types make up the nervous system?

Neurons and red blood cells

Neurons and glial cells (correct)

Muscles and glial cells

Neurons and white blood cells

What is the traditional role of glial cells in relation to neurons?

Providing support physically and metabolically (correct)

Providing electrical signals for communication

Transporting oxygen to neurons

Producing neurotransmitters

What is one of the functions of glial cells in the nervous system?

Producing antibodies

Transporting nutrients and waste products (correct)

Releasing hormones

Generating electrical impulses

What did recent work from Suzanna Herculano-Houzel's laboratory suggest about the ratio of glial cells to neurons?

<p>There may be a nearly 1:1 ratio (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the ratio of glial cells to neurons important?

<p>It challenges a long-standing assumption (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Neuro Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which two cell types make up the nervous system?

What is the traditional role of glial cells in relation to neurons?

What is one of the functions of glial cells in the nervous system?

What did recent work from Suzanna Herculano-Houzel's laboratory suggest about the ratio of glial cells to neurons?

Why is the ratio of glial cells to neurons important?

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