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Author: Raven, Peter
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Chapter 41, Problem 3A
Suppose that an alien virus arrives on Earth. This virus causes damage to the nervous system by attacking the structures of neurons. Which of the following structures would be immune from attack?
a. Axon
b. Dendrite
c. Neuroglia
d. All of these would be attacked by the virus.
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