The Concentration of Ions in the Chemical Environment Surrounding the Neurons

question 37

Multiple Choice

The concentration of ions in the chemical environment surrounding the neurons must be tightly regulated for neurons to function properly.Which of the following cells is most responsible for this?

• A) satellite cells
• B) astrocytes
• C) Schwann cells
• D) oligodendrocytes

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