Neurons and macroglia are similar in that they develop from _______, whereas microglia develop from _______. neural progenitor cells; macroglial progenitor cells neuronal stem cells; neural tube cells neuronal stem cells; blood-forming stem cells neuroblasts; gliablasts blood-forming stem cells; gliablasts

Neurons and macroglia are similar in that they develop from _, whereas microglia develop from _. neural progenitor cells; macroglial progenitor cells neuronal stem cells; neural tube cells neuronal stem cells; blood-forming stem cells neuroblasts; gliablasts blood-forming stem cells; gliablasts

Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305073951

Author:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Chapter31: Animal Tissues And Organ Systems

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7SQ: Cytoplasmic extensions of _______ send and receive chemical messages. a. neuroglial cells b. neurons...

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