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What Is a Neuron

A neuron tran...

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A neuron transmits information through

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Electrical signals

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Chemical signals

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Both A and B

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None of the above

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The correct option is B Both A and B
Neurons are cells that send and receive electro-chemical signals to and from the brain and nervous system. There are about 100 billion neurons in the brain.

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