In Order to Understand the Way the Brain and Nervous

question 101

Multiple Choice

 In order to understand the way the brain and nervous system function, it is important to remember that

• A) the nervous system communicates primarily via electrical messages.
• B) the nervous system communicates primarily via chemical messages.
• C) communication in the nervous system depends on how large the action potentials are.
• D) communication in the nervous system is dependent on both electrical and chemical messages.

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