Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Neurons and Glia

question 46

Multiple Choice

 Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding neurons and glia cells in the adult human brain? 

• A)Neurons are far more numerous than glia cells.
• B)Neurons are more concentrated in the brainstem than glia cells.
• C)Neurons and glia cells are about the same in number.
• D)Neurons are far less numerous than glia cells.

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