Which of the following statements best describes the "neuron doctrine"?
A)The nervous system consists of a fused network of interconnected fibers.
B)The brain can be subdivided into regions that are distinct in cytoarchitectonics yet functionally interactive.
C)The nervous system consists of physically distinct cells that are functionally interactive.
D)The brain can be subdivided into functionally autonomous modules.

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The neuron doctrine is the concept that the nervous system is made up of physically distinct cells called neurons, which communicate with each other through synapses. This idea was proposed by Santiago Ramón y Cajal and was in contrast to the earlier idea of a fused network of interconnected fibers. Therefore, statement C best describes the neuron doctrine.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the "Neuron Doctrine