Final answer:
Glial cells provide the support system within the nervous system while neurons are responsible for processing and transmitting information. The correct match is b. glial cells; neurons.
Step-by-step explanation:
The cells comprising the support system in the nervous system are the glial cells, and the cells responsible for receiving, sending, and integrating information in the nervous system are the neurons. Therefore, the correct answer to the student's question is b. glial cells; neurons.
Neurons are specialized cells that can receive and transmit chemical or electrical signals, much like electrical wires. Glial cells, on the other hand, play a supporting role in the nervous system, analogous to maintenance workers for electrical wires. They ensure that neurons are supported, the environment is maintained, and they perform additional roles such as forming myelin sheaths and providing nutrients.