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What was Santiago Ramón y Cajal’s primary contribution to neuroscience?

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Discovering neurons are independent cells.

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What term describes the gaps between neurons?

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Synapses.

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What was the purpose of Cajal’s modification to Golgi’s staining method?

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To improve visibility of nerve cells.

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What motivated Cajal to become a scientist instead of an artist?

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His father’s persuasion.

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Who coined the term 'neuron' based on Cajal’s findings?

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Wilhelm Waldeyer.

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What is the reticular theory?

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The theory that the nervous system is a continuous network of interconnected fibers.

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What is the significance of synapses in neural communication?

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Synapses allow neurons to transmit signals to each other.

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What technique did Cajal use to visualize neurons?

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Modified Golgi staining method.

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What is the role of neurons in the nervous system?

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Neurons transmit information throughout the body.

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What are the main parts of a neuron?

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Dendrites, cell body, and axon.