Final answer:
The function not associated with glial cells is storing messages for other neurons. Glial cells perform various tasks such as cleaning debris, supporting neurons, and producing myelin, but they do not store information.
Step-by-step explanation:
The function that is NOT one of the functions of the glial cells is c. storing messages for other neurons. Glial cells have a variety of essential roles in the nervous system, including:
- Cleaning up debris after damage to neurons (microglia).
- Supporting neurons structurally and providing nutrients (astrocytes).
- Producing the myelin sheath which insulates axons to facilitate the rapid conduction of nerve impulses (oligodendrocytes in the CNS and Schwann cells in the PNS).
Glial cells do not store messages for other neurons; instead, the function of transmitting and storing information is mainly attributed to neurons themselves. Glial cells support the neurons' health and maintain the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS) environment.