Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Glial Cells

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of glial cells in the human brain?

• A) They are larger than neurons.
• B) They are capable of transmitting impulses when neurons fail to do so.
• C) They are more numerous than neurons.
• D) They are like neurons, except that they lack axons.

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Definitions:

Nervous System Function

The collective tasks performed by the nervous system, including controlling and coordinating all body functions, sensing and responding to stimuli, and transmitting signals between different parts of the body.

Epigenetic Mechanisms

Biological processes that alter gene expression without changing the DNA sequence, influencing organism development and behavior.

Gene Expression

Gene expression is the process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize a functional gene product, often a protein, which can affect the characteristics of a cell or an organism.

Histone Modification

Chemical modifications to the histone proteins around which DNA is wrapped, influencing gene expression without altering the DNA sequence itself.