A neuron that has as its primary function the job of connecting other neurons is called a(n) ________. Naim 23:43 Fundamental of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue A neuron that has as its primary function the job of connecting other neurons is called a(n) ________. A) efferent neuron B) afferent neuron C) association neuron D) glial cell Answer: C) association neuron Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+