Glial Cells

question 6

Multiple Choice

Glial cells

• A)protect neurons.
• B)form the blood-brain barrier.
• C)promote neuronal healing.
• D)do all of the above.

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Definitions:

Cell Cycle

The series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication of its DNA to produce two daughter cells.

Interphase

The phase of the cell cycle during which a cell prepares for division, characterized by DNA replication and growth in size.

Mitosis

The process of cell division in eukaryotic cells where one cell divides to produce two genetically identical daughter cells.

Prophase

The first stage of cell division in both mitosis and meiosis, characterized by the condensing of chromatin into visible chromosomes.