EMBRYOLOGY
NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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A nerve cell that is the basic working unit of the brain and nervous system which processes and transmits information
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axon
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neuron
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dendrite
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neurotransmitter
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The neuron is the basic working unit of the brain, a specialized cell designed to transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.
Detailed explanation-2: -Neurons are the basic functional units of the nervous system, and they generate electrical signals called action potentials, which allow them to quickly transmit information over long distances.
Detailed explanation-3: -Neurons, also known as nerve cells, send and receive signals from your brain. While neurons have a lot in common with other types of cells, they’re structurally and functionally unique. Specialized projections called axons allow neurons to transmit electrical and chemical signals to other cells.
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