Traditionally, it is taught that the neuron is the functional unit of the nervous system. what do some neuroscientists suggest is a more accurate functional unit? why?

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Traditionally, it is taught that the neuron is the functional unit of the nervous system. what do some neuroscientists suggest is a more accurate functional unit? why?

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Neural networks, because even the most basic functions require circuits of neurons rather than just a single neuron.

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