Of Earth's 92 Naturally Occurring Elements, the Ones That Are

question 40

Multiple Choice

Of Earth's 92 naturally occurring elements, the ones that are necessary for living things are referred to as ________.

• A) nutrients
• B) compounds
• C) proteins
• D) carbohydrates

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Definitions:

Dendrites

The branched extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons and conduct them toward the cell body.

Neurons

Specialized cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Nerve Cells

Specialized cells that transmit electrical signals throughout the body, also known as neurons.

Neuron

A neuron is a nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information throughout the body.