Most tumors in the brain originate from glial cells, but not neurons. What characteristic of glial cells make them the most likely source of tumors in the brain?
A) Glial cells are able to divide, while neurons are not.
B) Glial cells naturally release a tumor-promoting factor.
C) Glial cells carry a neuronal signal, making them vulnerable to abnormal replication.
D) Glial cells are easily damaged by the electrical signal carried on the neurons.

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Glial cells, unlike neurons, continue to divide throughout our lives, which makes them more prone to mutations that can lead to tumor formation.

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