The Specialized Cell That Transmits Signals Throughout the Nervous System

question 242

Multiple Choice

The specialized cell that transmits signals throughout the nervous system is called the

• A) neuron.
• B) glial cell.
• C) myelin.
• D) neurotransmitter.

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