What Is the Numerical Relationship of Neuroglial Cells Compared to Neurons

question 37

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 nine neuroglial cells for every neuron.
• D) The numbers vary widely from animal to animal and depend on the size of the animal.
• E) Brain volume is made of approximately two-thirds neurons and one-third neuroglial cells.