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Which of the following statements is CORRECT?


Definitions:

Neuron

A neuron is a specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.

Myelin

Protective insulation that surrounds parts of neurons, increasing the speed of transmission of electrical impulses along brain cells.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons or a neuron and a muscle where electrical or chemical signals are transmitted.

Dendrite

A branched extension of a neuron that receives impulses from other neural cells and transmits them towards the cell body.

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