Multiple Choice
In a typical reflex arc, what is the name of the nerve cell that connects sensory neurons to motor neurons within the central nervous system?
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9. Transport Across Membranes
Ion Channels and Neurons
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In the context of ion channels and neuronal signaling, what is the primary function of a nerve cell (neuron)?
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To receive, integrate, and transmit information by generating and propagating electrical signals (action potentials) and chemical signals at synapses
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To carry oxygen throughout the body by binding it to hemoglobin and transporting it in circulation
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To provide the main mechanical support for tissues by producing and organizing extracellular collagen fibers
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To synthesize and secrete steroid hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate distant target tissues
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