Which statement about nervous tissue is false ?
A) A dendrite is specialized for transmitting signals.
B) An axon in the human body can be up to a meter long.
C) Neurons communicate with each other via synapses.
D) A neuron is made up of an axon and a glial cell.
E) A nerve is made up of many neurons.

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A neuron consists of a cell body (soma), dendrites, and an axon, but not a glial cell. Glial cells are separate entities that support and protect neurons.

Which Statement About Nervous Tissue Is False