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How many neurons are approximately present in the nervous system?
How many neurons are approximately present in the nervous system?
- 200 billion
- 100 billion (correct)
- 50 billion
- 1 trillion
What is the function of glial cells in the nervous system?
What is the function of glial cells in the nervous system?
- Support and protect neurons (correct)
- Initiate muscle contractions
- Produce neurotransmitters
- Conduct electrical signals
How many neurons can each neuron communicate directly with?
How many neurons can each neuron communicate directly with?
- 5,000 other neurons
- 500 other neurons
- 1,000 other neurons
- 2,000 other neurons (correct)
Which chapter of the text discusses the neurology of speech?
Which chapter of the text discusses the neurology of speech?
Which part of the nervous system is covered in Chapter 6 of the text?
Which part of the nervous system is covered in Chapter 6 of the text?