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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Nerves

Question 1 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology B

What is a nerve?

Answer
A
a long cell that carries nutrients throughout the body
B
a branched projection at the end of a cell that conducts electricity
C
a cordlike cell that carries signals throughout the body
D
a thin layer of material that transmits electrical signals

Explanation

A nerve is a cordlike bundle of nerve fibers that carries signals between the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of the body. Choice C is the best match. A branched projection that conducts signals is part of a neuron, not a whole nerve.

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