Neurons Are Often Called the "Building Blocks of the Nervous

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Essay

Neurons are often called the "building blocks of the nervous system." Explain why the authors state that neurons are more like snowflakes in structure than they are like building blocks.

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Definitions:

Identical Twins

Twins that develop from a single fertilized egg, sharing the same genetic material.

Fertilized Egg

The cell that results from the union of an egg and a sperm, marking the beginning of a new organism's development.

Schizophrenia

A chronic brain disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and impairment in daily functioning.

Genetic

Related to genes and heredity, describing how traits and characteristics are passed from parents to offspring.