Fill in the blanks: ________ are the cells of nervous tissue that send and receive messages, and ________ are the supporting cells of nervous tissue. A(n) ________ carries a nerve impulse toward a neuron cell body, and a(n) ________ carries a nerve impulse away from a neuron cell body.

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Q: How are neurons similar to other cells? How are they unique?

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Q: Name the cell body of nerve cell.

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