EMBRYOLOGY
NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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perform all the functions of the nervous system (basic units)
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phagocytic functions as well
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unlike neurons, they can still divide
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Help support and hold neurons in place. Protect neurons. Create insulation called myelin, which helps move nerve impulses. Repair neurons and help restore neuron function. Trim out dead neurons. Regulate neurotransmitters. 01-Oct-2018
Detailed explanation-2: -The basic unit of communication in the nervous system is the nerve cell (neuron). Each nerve cell consists of the cell body, which includes the nucleus, a major branching fiber (axon) and numerous smaller branching fibers (dendrites).
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.