ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A single nerve cell is what?
A
Neuron
B
Cell body
C
nerve
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A nerve cell is also known as a neuron. It is mainly involved in receiving and transmitting information to different parts of the body. Nerve cell or Neuron is called the main structural and functional units of the nervous system.

Detailed explanation-2: -The basic unit of communication in the nervous system is the nerve cell (neuron).

Detailed explanation-3: -Motor neurons have the most common type of ‘body plan’ for a nerve cell-they are multipolar, each with one axon and several dendrites.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most common neuron types are sensory neurons, motor neurons, and interneurons. Of these, the interneurons are the most abundant neuron. Which neurons carry impulses away from the central nervous system? Efferent neurons help carry signals from the brain and central nervous system (CNS) to the muscles and skin.

Detailed explanation-5: -Nerve cells are also called neurons. Neurons are present all over your body, especially in your brain and spinal cord. Nerves, together with your brain and spinal cord, are the foundation of your nervous system.

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