There are many more neural connections in the brain than the number of neurons because ____
a. ?each neuron can synapse with many other neurons
b. ?neural connections also occur between glia cells
c. ?all that is needed for a neural connection is two different types of brain material
d. ?any two neurons can communicate in both directions across the same synapse
ANSWER:
a
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