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Pregunta 39

Which description best defines a neuron, a specialized nerve cell?

  1. A bone cell that supports the skull
  2. A cell that receives, processes, and transmits informationRespuesta correcta
  3. A cell that pumps blood through nervous tissue
  4. A cell that communicates exclusively with hormones

Explicación

A neuron receives, processes, and transmits information through electrical changes and chemical signaling. Hormones can affect neurons, but saying neurons communicate only through hormones excludes their defining electrical activity.

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