The name "glial" is derived from the Greek word for "glue." It is an appropriate name because glial cells:
A) keep the axon from detaching from the cell body.
B) hold neurons in place.
C) fuse neurotransmitters to receptor sites.
D) fuse sodium ions to potassium ions.

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Glial cells, also known as neuroglia, are supportive cells that hold neurons in place and provide them with nutrients, among other functions. The name "glial" comes from the Greek word for "glue" because they were once thought to only serve a structural role in the nervous system.

The Name "Glial" Is Derived from the Greek Word for "Glue