New Evidence Suggests That, Rather Than Merely Offering Passive Support

question 88

Multiple Choice

New evidence suggests that, rather than merely offering passive support to neurons, glial cells may __________.

• A) constitute a second, slow signaling system within the brain
• B) be responsive to various electrical, chemical, and mechanical stimuli
• C) be extensively networked to communicate with each other
• D) all of the above

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