The brain functions by transmitting electrical signals across circuits that are composed of interconnected nerve cells called
A) neurons.
B) dendrites.
C) cortices.
D) tissues.

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The correct term for the interconnected nerve cells in the brain is neurons. Dendrites are extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons, cortices refer to the outer layer of the brain that is divided into lobes, and tissues are a general term for groupings of cells that serve a common function.

The Brain Functions by Transmitting Electrical Signals Across Circuits That