A neuron that has as its primary function the job of connecting other neurons is called a(n) ________.

A) efferent neuron
B) afferent neuron
C) association neuron
D) glial cell


C) association neuron

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

The posterior "bump" of the elbow is the olecranon of the ulna

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Anatomy & Physiology

The ________ of a membrane indicates how easy it is for substances to cross

A) bilayer B) mosaic C) sensitivity D) permeability E) isolation

Anatomy & Physiology

An increase in which of these would produce an increase in mean arterial pressure?

A. heart rate B. stroke volume C. peripheral resistance D. Any of these would increase mean arterial blood pressure. E. Only heart rate or stroke volume would increase mean arterial blood pressure.

Anatomy & Physiology

Which of the following structures is NOT produced from the mesoderm?

a) Melanocytes b) All skeletal muscle c) All cardiac muscle d) Blood vessels e) Lymphatic tissue

Anatomy & Physiology