The two broad classes of cells in the nervous system include
1) )those responsible for information processing,and
2) )those providing mechanical and metabolic support.
These two categories of specialized cells are called
A)microglia and Schwann cells.
B)neurons and glial cells.
C)Schwann cells and glial cells.
D)neurons and fibrocytes.
E)astrocytes and Schwann cells.

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Neurons are responsible for information processing in the nervous system, while glial cells provide mechanical and metabolic support. Therefore, the two broad classes of cells in the nervous system are neurons and glial cells. Microglia and Schwann cells are both types of glial cells, but they do not encompass the full range of support provided by all types of glial cells. Fibrocytes are not a type of nervous system cell, and astrocytes are a type of glial cell, but not all glial cells are astrocytes.

The Two Broad Classes of Cells in the Nervous System