The Two Main Classes of Cells in the Nervous System

question 21

Multiple Choice

The two main classes of cells in the nervous system are

• A)dendrites and axons.
• B)axons and neurons.
• C)neurons and glial cells.
• D)glial cells and dendrites.

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Definitions:

Evaporation

The process where liquid water transforms into vapor and enters the atmosphere.

Precipitation

Any form of water - liquid or solid - falling from the atmosphere to the surface of the Earth, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Rain Forests

Dense, usually tropical forests, characterized by high rainfall, rich biodiversity, and a canopy structure with multiple layers of vegetation.

Equator

An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, equidistant from the North and South Poles, dividing the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.