AAAS Science Assessment ~ Topics ~ Cells ~ Item CE137001

A specialized function of living nerve cells is to transmit electrical signals from the brain to the rest of the body. Which of the following is TRUE of nerve cells?

Nerve cells make molecules for growth, and they eliminate their own waste material.
Nerve cells make molecules for growth, but they do not eliminate their own waste material.
Nerve cells eliminate their own waste material, but they do not make molecules for growth.
Nerve cells do not eliminate their own waste material, and they do not make molecules for growth.

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Topic: Cells
Correct Answer: A
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Distribution of Responses

Chart showing distrubtion of responses for Item CE137001

Percent of students responding correctly

Overall	27%
Grades 6–8	28%
Grades 9–12	26%
Male	27%
Female	27%
Primary Language is English	27%
Primary Language is not English	26%

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AAAS Science Assessment ^beta

Item CE137001: Nerve cells make molecules for growth and eliminate their own waste material.

AAAS Science Assessment beta

Item CE137001: Nerve cells make molecules for growth and eliminate their own waste material.

AAAS Science Assessment ^beta