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ashley

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What is the function of neurotransmitters?
 
  to bind the neurons of the central nervous system together
  to form the synapse between neurons
  to carry information from one neuron to another
  to assist in the formation of new neurons

Question 2

Brain weight increases by 300 percent in the first two years of life primarily because of the growth of
 
  axons.
  dendrites.
  neurons.
  synapses.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

to carry information from one neuron to another

Answer to Question 2

dendrites.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thank you!


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