Axons, Dendrites, and Synapses Perform the Function Of

question 31

Multiple Choice

Axons, dendrites, and synapses perform the function of:

• A) sending and receiving messages within the central nervous system.
• B) neurotransmitters.
• C) voluntary motor control, primarily.
• D) myelination.

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