The Fundamental Units of the Nervous System Are Nerve Cells

question 189

Multiple Choice

The fundamental units of the nervous system are nerve cells, called ______

• A) axons
• B) glia
• C) neurons
• D) neurotransmitters

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Definitions:

Chest Area

An anatomical region of the body encompassing the thorax, bounded by the neck, shoulders, abdomen, and back, housing vital organs such as the heart and lungs.

Pole Vault

A track and field event in which athletes use a long flexible pole as an aid to jump over a high bar.

Hips

Refers to the area around the pelvic bone, where the thigh bone (femur) connects to the pelvis.

Shoulders

The upper joint of the human arm and the part of the body between this joint and the neck.