What term is used to describe a specialized cell that makes up the nervous system and receives and sends messages within that system?
A)Node of Ranvier
B)Neuron
C)Glial cell
D)Reuptake cell

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A neuron is a specialized cell that receives and sends messages within the nervous system. It has specialized structures such as dendrites for receiving messages and an axon for sending messages. The other options, Node of Ranvier, Glial cell, and Reuptake cell are not involved in receiving and sending messages within the nervous system.

What Term Is Used to Describe a Specialized Cell That