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wolverine [178]
3 years ago
12

The specialized cells in the nervous system that serve to conduct a signal are known as ___.

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2 answers:
sdas [7]3 years ago
8 0

Answer: Neurone

Explanation:

Neurone is also known as nerve cell. It is the basic unit of the nervous system, and helps to transmits/ conducts nerve impulses from the brain to the body or vice versa.

NeX [460]3 years ago
7 0

Answer: Neurons

Explanation: Neurons are nerve cells which functions in the transmission of chemical and electrical signals in the central nervous system. They are the basic building blocks and electrical wirings of the brain and the spinal cord. They are specialized cells that carry information throughout the body.

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