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JMatthes

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It is __________ that gives white matter in the nervous system its glossy white sheen.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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Large, star-shaped glial cells are __________.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: myelin

Answer to Question 2

Answer: astrocytes


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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