Glial cells are also known as neuroglia or simply glia, and are a type of non-neuronal cell in the nervous system. They provide support and protection for neurons, and are involved in various functions such as insulation, maintaining the brain's chemical environment, and repairing damage. They do not generate electrical signals or secrete digestive juices or hormones, and are not skeletal muscle cells.

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Glial Cells Are

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Glial cells are

A) gland cells in the digestive tract that secrete digestive juices.
B) neurons that generate electrical signals.
C) cells in the nervous system that provide support functions for neurons.
D) part of ductless glands that secrete hormones.
E) skeletal muscle cells that contract to generate a force.

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