The Smallest Unit in the Nervous System Is the _________

question 39

Multiple Choice

The smallest unit in the nervous system is the _________.

• A)dendrite
• B)neuron
• C)axon
• D)myelin sheath

Understand the importance of tailoring transportation systems based on product characteristics and demand.

Learn the best strategies for inventory management in varying scenarios of product value and demand.

Comprehend the impact of ignoring demand uncertainty on the choice of transportation modes.

Identify the most efficient transportation modes and strategies for different supply chain configurations.

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Definitions:

Myelin sheath

A fatty layer that surrounds the axons of some nerve cells, serving to speed up electrical impulses.

Electrically charged atoms

Atoms that have either lost or gained electrons, resulting in a net positive or negative charge, respectively, known as ions.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers in the body that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Axon

A long, thin part of a neuron that transmits impulses to other neurons through branching structures called axon terminals.