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Brain's Neural Pathways
Illustration: Neurons connect in human brain
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The human brain may contain up to one trillion neurons. These nerve cells are interconnected, as shown in this microscopic image, so that they can transmit electrical impulses—and information—to other cells.
Image by 3D4Medical.com/Getty Images

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