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Cell Structure and Functions — Science STD 8 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceCell Structure and Functions2 Marks
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Why are nerve cells long and have branches?
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Answer

Nerve cells (neurons) are long, branched and have thread-like projections so that they can connect other nerves cells and transmit messages over long distance.

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