Neurons Are Specialized Cells That __________

question 94

Multiple Choice

Neurons are specialized cells that __________.

• A)dilate and constrict
• B)receive and transmit information
• C)reject foreign particles in the body
• D)form the walls of the heart

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Definitions:

Magma

Molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, which can cool and solidify to form igneous rocks.

Pyroclastic Eruption

A volcanic eruption where hot fragments and magma are thrown into the air; also refers to a deposit or rock produced by such an event.

Dissolved Gas

Gas that is mixed in a solution, often referring to gases mixed in liquids such as water, which can affect water quality and marine life.

Porphyritic Texture

A texture in igneous rocks characterized by larger crystals, known as phenocrysts, embedded in a finer-grained matrix.