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Give Meanings for the Following Combining Forms and Suffixes

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Give meanings for the following combining forms and suffixes.
-necr/o: __________


Definitions:

Pineal Gland

A tiny gland in the brain responsible for making melatonin, which is a hormone that controls the sleep-wake rhythm.

Interneurons

Neurons responsible for sending signals between other neurons, particularly within a reflex arc of the central nervous system.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, coordinating its activities and enabling bodily functions and sensations.

Motor Neurons

Specialized neurons that transmit signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands, enabling movement and action.

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