HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY: AN INTEG ACCESS C
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ISBN: 9780134714837
Author: Silverthorn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8.3, Problem 11CC
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To determine: The identification of the neuron’s trigger zones.
Introduction: The nervous system consists of two types of cells. One cell type is the neurons, which are the signal carrying units of the nervous system. The other type of cell is the glial cells which function as support cells.
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