A Specialized Cell That Makes Up the Nervous System That

question 51

Multiple Choice

A specialized cell that makes up the nervous system that receives and sends messages within that system is called a __________

• A) glial cell.
• B) neuron.
• C) cell body.
• D) myelin sheath.

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Definitions:

Atlas

The first cervical vertebra of the spine, supporting the globe of the head and forming the joint connecting the skull and spine.

Anterior Fontanel

The largest soft spot on a baby's skull, which allows for growth of the brain and skull during an infant's first year.

Mastoid Process

A bony prominence located behind the ear, part of the temporal bone, and serves as an attachment point for muscles.

Mandibular Fossa

A depression in the temporal bone of the skull that articulates with the mandible (jawbone), allowing the jaw to open and close.