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a) X Motor (neurone)/ Efferent;
Y Relay/connector (neurone);
Z Sensory/Afferent (neurone);
b) Acetylcholine/nor adrenaline;
c) -Protects and insulates the axon;
- Speed up and propagate nerve impulse;
d) Grey matter.
e) From neurone Z to Y to X
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