Which of the following is true of neurons?
A) Neurons have a high metabolic rate.
B) The dendrites store nutrients and oxygen for the neuron.
C) Dead neurons are consumed by other neurons.
D) Neurons make up 29% of the volume of the brain.
E) Neurons can survive for hours without oxygen.

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Neurons have a high metabolic rate because they require a lot of energy to function properly.

Answer: None 
 None of the other choices are true.

B) Dendrites receive signals from other neurons and do not store nutrients and oxygen.

C) Dead neurons are not consumed by other neurons.

D) Neurons make up about 10% of the volume of the brain, not 29%.

E) Neurons require a constant supply of oxygen and can only survive for a short time without it.

Which of the Following Is True of Neurons