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:

Novel Sound

An unfamiliar or new auditory stimulus that differs from previously encountered sounds.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals across synapses from one neuron to another.

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells, playing a critical role in communication within the brain and throughout the body.

Diagonally Striped Pattern

A visual design featuring parallel stripes that slant diagonally across a surface.