« previous next »

Author Question: I'm very important, says Nathan. I direct the growth of cells in the brain, and I secrete chemicals ... (Read 26 times)

geoffrey

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 880
on: Jun 19, 2018
I'm very important, says Nathan. I direct the growth of cells in the brain, and I secrete chemicals to repair damaged cells. Kate says, Well, I'm special too. I receive messages from thousands of other cells, and my axon can conduct action potentials. Nathan is a ____ and Kate is a ____.
 
  a. dendrite; neuron
  b. dendrite; mitochondrion
  c. glial cell; neuron
  d. glial cell; mitochondrion

Question 2

Neurons have some similarities with other cells in the human body. Which characteristic is seen in neurons, but not in most other cells?
 
  a. having an outer membrane
  b. having a cell body with a nucleus
  c. having the ability to transmit signals to other cells
  d. having mitochondria to help generate energy


nikmaaacs

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 335
Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
c


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Each year in the United States, there are approximately six million pregnancies. This means that at any one time, about 4% of women in the United States are pregnant.

Did you know?

Asthma cases in Americans are about 75% higher today than they were in 1980.

Did you know?

According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, lung disease is the third leading killer in the United States, responsible for one in seven deaths. It is the leading cause of death among infants under the age of one year.

Did you know?

A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.

Did you know?

In 2010, opiate painkllers, such as morphine, OxyContin®, and Vicodin®, were tied to almost 60% of drug overdose deaths.

Mouse lung stained to visualize differentiated epithelial cells and macrophages Mouse lung stained to visualize differentiated epithelial cells and macrophages
Endocrine glands in the brain. Endocrine glands in the brain.
Population growth and growth rate, 1950 - 2100 Population growth and growth rate, 1950 - 2100
Blood Flow to the Brain Blood Flow to the Brain
Fighter Cells Fighter Cells
This image shows a normal third-trimester fetal brain This image shows a normal third-trimester fetal brain
Video: How a Urinalysis is Performed

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library