Although Neurons Are Often Called the Building Blocks of the Nervous

question 406

Multiple Choice

Although neurons are often called the building blocks of the nervous system, in structure they are more like ________ than blocks.

• A) branches of a tree
• B) snowflakes
• C) pebbles
• D) evergreen needles

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