Neurons have some similarities with other cells in the human body. Which characteristic is seen in neurons, but not in most other cells??
a. ?having an outer membrane
b. ?having a cell body with a nucleus
c. ?having the ability to transmit signals to other cells
d. ?having mitochondria to help generate energy
ANSWER:
c
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a. ?first b. ?second c. ?third d. ?fourth
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