Question

what is(are) the fundamental physiological properties that enable nerve cells to communicate with other cells?
multiple choice
the ability to respond to environmental changes
the ability to produce electrical signals that are quickly conducted to other cells at distant locations
the ability to secrete a chemical that will stimulate the next cell when an electrical signal reaches the end of an axon
the ability to respond to environmental changes and the ability to produce electrical signals that are quickly conducted to other cells at distant locations
the ability to respond to environmental changes, the ability to produce electrical signals that are quickly conducted to other cells at distant locations, and the ability to secrete a chemical that will stimulate the next cell when an electrical signal reaches the end of an axon

Explanation:

Nerve cells (neurons) need to detect environmental changes (stimuli), transmit electrical signals (action potentials) over distances, and release neurotransmitters (chemicals) at synapses to communicate with other cells. Each of these abilities - responding to environmental changes (sensitivity), producing and conducting electrical signals (conductivity), and secreting chemicals (secretion) - is fundamental for neuron - to - cell communication.

Answer:

The ability to respond to environmental changes, the ability to produce electrical signals that are quickly conducted to other cells at distant locations, and the ability to secrete a chemical that will stimulate the next cell when an electrical signal reaches the end of an axon.