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Which Term Is Used to Describe a Lesion in Which

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Which term is used to describe a lesion in which parts of a whole are joined together, or fused, to make one?


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Brain Cell

A generic term for cells within the brain, including neurons, which transmit information, and glial cells, which provide support and nutrition to neurons.

Efferent Nerves

Nerves that carry signals away from the central nervous system to effectors (muscles or glands), eliciting a response.

Afferent Nerves

Nerve fibers that carry sensory signals from the body's periphery towards the central nervous system.

Receptors

Specialized cells or proteins in organisms that detect and respond to chemicals, light, and other stimuli.

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