The most abundant cell type in the human central nervous system are:
A)neurons.
B)glia cells.
C)Astrocytes.
D)Purkinje cells.

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While neurons are often thought of as the primary cells in the nervous system, glia cells actually outnumber them by a ratio of about 10 to 1. Therefore, the most abundant cell type in the human central nervous system are glia cells (choice B). Astrocytes (choice C) are a type of glia cell, but are not the only or most abundant type. Purkinje cells (choice D) are a specific type of neuron found in the cerebellum, and thus are not the most abundant cell type overall.

The Most Abundant Cell Type in the Human Central Nervous