What did Nansen's research on the nervous system help establish?
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Neuron doctrine
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The neuron doctrine, established through the foundational research of Fridtjof Nansen, posits that the nervous system is composed of discrete, specialized cells called neurons. These neurons, the fundamental units of the nervous system, transmit information through electrical and chemical signals, forming intricate networks that process and relay information throughout the body.
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