The Two Broad Classes of Cells in the Nervous System

question 55

Multiple Choice

The two broad classes of cells in the nervous system include
1) ) those responsible for information processing,and
2) ) those providing mechanical and metabolic support.
These two categories of specialized cells are called

• A)microglia and Schwann cells.
• B)neurons and glial cells.
• C)Schwann cells and glial cells.
• D)neurons and fibrocytes.
• E)astrocytes and Schwann cells.

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