What Type of Cell in the Nervous System Is Responsible

question 30

Multiple Choice

What type of cell in the nervous system is responsible for mounting immune responses in the brain, removing wastes, and is found in myelin?

• A) endorphins
• B) epithelial cell
• C) glial cell
• D) neuron

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Definitions:

Theta Waves

Brainwave patterns associated with deep relaxation, meditation, and the early stages of sleep, typically in the frequency range of 4–7 Hz.

EEGs

A test that detects electrical activity in the brain using small, metal discs attached to the scalp.

Paradoxical Sleep

Another term for REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, a phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, more dreaming, and bodily movement.

REM Sleep

A unique phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, dreaming, and near-paralysis of the body, indicative of very deep sleep.