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The human brain weighs about
 
  A) 0.3 kilograms (0.7 pounds).
  B) 0.8 kilograms (1.8 pounds).
  C) 1.0 kilograms (2.2 pounds).
  D) 1.3 kilograms (2.9 pounds).
  E) 2.3 kilograms (5.1 pounds).

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The human brain is composed of various cells, including about 100 billion that are specialized to receive and transmit electrochemical signals. These specialized cells are called
 
  A) glial cells.
  B) axons.
  C) neurons.
  D) oligodendroglia.
  E) sulci.


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

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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