As part of Jeremiah's occupation, he restores buildings that have been damaged by natural disasters. He likens his job to that of __________ in the brain, which clean up after brain damage is sustained.

A. efferent neurons
B. hormones
C. interneurons
D. glial cells


Answer: D

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