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bio-201 topic 2: cell physiology & tissues
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what is the role of glia cells?
to regulate blood flow in the brain
to produce and release neurotransmitters
to store and retrieve information in the brain
to transmit electrical signals between neurons
to provide support and protection for neurons
Glia cells, also known as neuroglia, support and protect neurons. They do not directly transmit electrical signals (that's neurons' main function), produce neurotransmitters primarily, store/retrieve information, or regulate blood - flow in the brain as their main role.
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To provide support and protection for neurons