Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 40, Problem 4TYK
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
The nervous system of humans consists of cells and nerves just like a network. This system helps communicate one region of the body to another via electrical signals, which is a very fast communication system over the chemical communication between cells.
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Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 40.1 - Distinguish between a nerve net, nerves, and nerve...Ch. 40.1 - Prob. 2SBCh. 40.2 - Prob. 1SBCh. 40.3 - Prob. 1SBCh. 40.3 - What is the difference between gray matter and...Ch. 40.3 - Prob. 3SBCh. 40.3 - Prob. 4SBCh. 40.4 - Prob. 1SBCh. 40 - Prob. 1TYKCh. 40 - Prob. 2TYK
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