Glial cells function in which of the following roles?

A) All of the listed responses are correct.
B) Nourishing neurons
C) Insulating axons of neurons
D) Regulating extracellular fluid around some neurons
E) Transmitting signals


Answer: A) All of the listed responses are correct.

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