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Question
The basic structural and functional unit of brain is ______.
Options
Cyton
Nephron
Axon
Neuron
Solution
The basic structural and functional unit of brain is neuron.
Explanation:
Neurones are the essential building components of the brain, responsible for transferring impulses.
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