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"Pygmy Chimps" Are Also Known as __________.​

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"Pygmy chimps" are also known as __________.​


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Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that encases the axons of some neurons, significantly increasing the speed at which nerve impulses are conducted.

Cerebrospinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, acting as a cushion and providing basic mechanical and immunological protection to the brain.

Neuron

A cell of the nervous system responsible for transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.

Dendrites

Branched extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons.

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