Why Is the Neuron Sometimes Called the Workhorse of the Nervous

question 96

Multiple Choice

Why is the neuron sometimes called the workhorse of the nervous system?

• A) Because 98.8 percent of the neurons in the human body reside in the brain
• B) Because the neuron has the ability to detect stimuli both in the world as well as in the body
• C) Because the neuron has the capacity to do all the three functions: receive,integrate,and transmit neural information
• D) The brain is called the workhorse of the nervous system and not the neuron.

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Definitions:

ICD-10-PCS

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System; a coding system for documenting procedures in healthcare settings.

First Character

The initial symbol or letter in a sequence or string of characters, often significant in programming and data processing.

ICD-9-CM

The International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification; a system used in the United States for coding and classifying mortality and morbidity data until its replacement by ICD-10-CM.

ICD-10-CM

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification; a coding system used to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures.