Neuroglia That Control the Chemical Environment Around Neurons by Buffering

question 38

Multiple Choice

Neuroglia that control the chemical environment around neurons by buffering potassium and recapturing neurotransmitters are .

• A)astrocytes
• B)oligodendrocytes
• C)Schwann cells
• D)microglia

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Definitions:

Carnivorous Water Beetles

A group of beetles that live in aquatic environments and feed on other organisms.

Sleeping Clusters

Groups of animals that gather and sleep together for mutual benefits such as warmth, protection from predators, or social bonding.

Selfish Herd Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that individuals in a group move towards the center to reduce their predation risk, acting out of self-interest.

Sleeping Clusters

Groups formed by individuals of certain species during rest periods for protection or thermoregulation.