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The Brain and Spinal Cord — Unit test

Question 2 • GA-Essentials of Healthcare

Which part of the nervous system helps maintain homeostasis by providing nutrients and support to living neurons while also helping digest dead neurons?

Answer
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glial cells
t
tracts in the CNS
s
spinal nerves
m
meninges

Explanation

Glial cells support neurons by supplying nutrients and maintaining the conditions neurons need to function. Some glial cells, such as microglia, also remove dead neurons and other debris. Therefore, glial cells are the part that helps maintain homeostasis.

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