Which Statement About Glial Cells Is True

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which statement about glial cells is true?

• A) They integrate cell membrane potentials to enhance or inhibit action potentials.
• B) They decrease the velocity of nerve-impulse propagation.
• C) They help supply metabolic substrates to neurons.
• D) They act as metabolic intermediaries between epithelial cells and neurons.

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Definitions:

Nourishing Wire Mother

A reference to a series of experiments in developmental psychology illustrating the importance of caregiving and attachment over mere nourishment.

Nonnourishing Cloth Mother

An experimental model used in psychology to demonstrate the importance of caregiving and attachment beyond just the provision of food.

Infant Monkeys

Young primates of the monkey family, often studied to understand developmental psychology, attachment, and social behaviors.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A syndrome characterized by significant social interaction and communication issues, along with narrow and repetitive behaviors and thoughts.