The Name Glial Comes from the Greek Word for Glue

question 136

Multiple Choice

The name glial comes from the Greek word for glue. It is an appropriate name because glial cells:

• A) hold neurons in place.
• B) fuse sodium ions to potassium ions.
• C) fuse neurotransmitters to receptor sites.
• D) hold together dendrites and axons.

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