Which statement is NOT true about nervous tissue?

A. Nerve fibers are long axons covered by a myelin sheath.
B. Neuroglia support and protect neurons.
C. Neuroglia provide neurons with nutrients and keep them free of cellular debris.
D. The dendrites carry electrical impulses away from the cell body of the neuron.
E. Cells in the nervous system that conduct electrical impulses are called neurons.


Answer: D

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