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Myelin is important to the nervous system because it
 
  a. transmits neural impulses from the brain to the body.
  b. directs the release of hormones from the endocrine glands.
  c. increases the transmission speed of neural impulses.
  d. is where memories are stored.

Question 2

Neurons communicate with one another
 
  a. by releasing neurotransmitters into the synapse.
  b. by releasing hormones from the hypothalamus.
  c. through the pituitary gland.
  d. using androgens.


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GCabra

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

c

Answer to Question 2

a


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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