Which of the following provides the best description of a neuron?
A)a cell that receives information and transmits it to other cells
B)a cell that encodes information in endocrine copies
C) a cell that supports neuronal health and function
D) a cell that lines the inside of the skull

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Neurons are specialized cells in the nervous system that receive, process, and transmit information to other cells, primarily through electrical and chemical signals. This makes choice A the best description of a neuron. Choices B, C, and D describe functions or characteristics of other types of cells or are inaccurately described.

Which of the Following Provides the Best Description of a Neuron