Cells in the Nervous System That Support Neurons by Insulating

question 31

Multiple Choice

Cells in the nervous system that support neurons by insulating them and removing waste products are called

• A) glia cells.
• B) mitochondria.
• C) support cells.
• D) cell bodies.

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Definitions:

Aged Red Blood Cells

Older erythrocytes that have been circulating in the bloodstream for 100 to 120 days and are typically removed by the spleen.

Spleen

An organ in vertebrates, part of the lymphatic system, involved in producing and removing blood cells and forming part of the immune response.

Liver

A vital organ responsible for numerous functions including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Coronary Bypass

A surgical procedure to improve blood flow to the heart by redirecting blood around a section of a blocked or partially blocked artery in the heart.