Multiple choice

In the human brain, the total number of glial cells:

  1. is significantly greater than the number of neurons

  2. is significantly lower than the neurons

  3. roughly equals the number of Schwann cell

  4. roughly equals the number of neurons
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The human brain contains roughly equal numbers of glial cells and neurons (approximately 1:1 ratio), contradicting older claims of 10:1 or 50:1. This ratio varies by brain region but balances overall.

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