Neuroglia makes more than _________ of the volume of neural tissue in our body.

1. 10%

2. 50%

3. 25%

4. 20%

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Nervous tissue is made up of neurons and neuroglial cells. Point out which of the following statement about these two cells is false:
 

I. Neuroglia make up more than one-half the volume of neural tissue in our body
II. Neuroglia protect and support neurons
III. When a neuron is suitably stimulated, an electrical disturbance is generated which swiftly travels along its cytosol
IV. This disturbance at the neuron endings triggers stimulation or inhibition of adjacent neurons or other cells


1. Only I and IV

2. Only II and III

3. Only III

4. Only IV

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Which of the following is not a correct statement for neuroglial cell?

1. Neuroglial cells make up more than one half the volume of neural tissue in our body
2. It protects and supports the neurons
3. When this cell is suitably stimulated, an electrical disturbance is generated which swiftly travels along its plasma membrane
4. All the above options are correct

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Neuroglial cells are associated with:
1.  Heart
2.  Kidney
3.  Brain
4.  Eyes

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