Asked by Àlamìñ Görod on May 18, 2024

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If the combining form neur/o means nerve,then what is a neurocyte?

A) a nerve impulse
B) a nerve sac
C) a nerve point
D) a nerve cell

Neurocyte

Another term for neuron; it is a cell of the nervous system that is specialized in carrying messages throughout the body via electrical and chemical signals.

Neur/o

The prefix related to nerves or the nervous system, used in medical terms.

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Fernando BautistaMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The combining form neur/o means nerve, so a neurocyte would be a nerve cell.