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What is the basic structural and functional unit of the nervous system?

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Neuron

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Nerve impulse

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Brain

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Spinal cord

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The correct option is A
Neuron

The smallest functional unit of the nervous system is known as a neuron. A neuron is a specialized cell which transmits impulses. Its main function is to process and transmit information in the form of chemical or electrical signals. Neurons are the basic cells that make up the entire nervous system.

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