Which of the Following Is NOT True of Glial Cells

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of glial cells?

• A) They form the myelin for axons.
• B) Neurons outnumber glial cells 10 to 1 in the nervous system.
• C) They deliver fuel molecules to neurons and remove the waste products of metabolism.
• D) They are important for the growth and development of the nervous system.
• E) They regulate the composition of the extracellular fluid in the CNS.

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