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When neurons/nerves are cut, the cells cannot deliver neurotransmitters. Explain how this may affect the body:

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Nerve: When a nerve is cut, both the nerve and the insulation are broken. Injury to a nerve can stop the transmission of signals to and from the brain, preventing muscles from working and causing loss of feeling in the area supplied by that nerve.

Neuron: An injury to a neuron can stop the signals transmitted to and from the brain, causing muscles to not work properly or a loss of feeling in an injured area. Nerve injuries can impact the brain, the spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.

Explanation: hope this helps :)

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