................... is the functional and structural unit of the nervous system.
A
Neuron
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B
Nephron
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C
Cerebrum
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D
Cerebellum
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Solution
The correct option is A Neuron A neuron is an electrically excitable cell. It is the functional and structural unit of the nervous system. It processes and transmits information through electrical and chemical signals. These signals between neurons occur via synapses, specialized connections with other cells. Neurons can connect to form neural networks. Neurons are the core components of the nervous system.