Which of the following statements is true concerning a difference between neurons and neuroglia?
A) Unlike neuroglia, neurons are found in the central nervous system.
B) Unlike neuroglia, neurons have an axon.
C) In contrast to neuroglia, neurons are smaller and therefore more of them are found in the nervous system.
D) In contrast to neuroglia, neurons can multiply in the mature nervous system.

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Neurons have an axon, which is responsible for transmitting electrical signals, while neuroglia do not. Additionally, both neurons and neuroglia are found in the central and peripheral nervous systems, and neuroglia are actually more numerous than neurons in the nervous system. Finally, neurons generally cannot multiply in the mature nervous system, while some types of neuroglia can divide and generate new cells.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning a Difference