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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Neurons are the functional cells in brain. Glial cells are the supporting cells of the brain. Reason (R): Astroglia are star-shaped neuronal cells. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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Astrocytes = "Astro" (star) + "cyte" (cell). They belong strictly to the glial lineage, totally separate from neurons!
Updated On: May 22, 2026
  • Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) \
  • Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) \
  • (A) is correct but (R) is not correct \
  • (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
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The Correct Option is C

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