Neurons Are Cells That Carry Information by Transmitting Electrical Charges

question 12

Multiple Choice

Neurons are cells that carry information by transmitting electrical charges across the body. When the electrical charge travels through a neuron, it stimulates

• A) the release of neurotransmitters.
• B) synaptic pruning.
• C) myelination.
• D) all cells to process the same information.

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