What Is the Numerical Relationship of Neuroglial Cells Compared to Neurons

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is the numerical relationship of neuroglial cells compared to neurons?

• A) Because they are big, one neuroglial cell can serve many neurons so there are about nine neurons for every neuroglial cell.
• B) There are about an equal number of both; each neuron has a companion neuroglial cell.
• C) There are about 9 neuroglial cells for every neuron.
• D) The numbers vary widely from animal to animal and depend on how large the animal is.
• E) Brain volume is made of approximately two thirds neurons and one third neuroglial cells.

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