The functional unit of the nervous tissue that receives and conducts impulses is called a:

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A Nephron
B Neuron
C Axon
D Dendrite

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Answer: B. Neuron

Explanation: B) Neuron is correct because it is the specialized nerve cell composed of a cell body, axon, and dendrites that transmits electrical signals.

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The functional unit of the nervous tissue that receives and conducts impulses is called a:

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