A cell that conducts electro-chemical signals and is the basic unit of the nervous system is called a:
A)glial cell.
B)neuron.
C)cell body.
D)myelin sheath.

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A neuron is the basic unit of the nervous system that conducts electro-chemical signals. Glial cells provide support and insulation to neurons, and the cell body contains the nucleus and other organelles that maintain the cell's functions. The myelin sheath is the fatty coating that surrounds some neurons and helps to increase the speed of signal transmission. However, none of these structures conduct signals on their own like a neuron does.

A Cell That Conducts Electro-Chemical Signals and Is the Basic