ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a neuron?
A
a nerve cell with a unique structure for recieving and pssing on information
B
a cell that breaks down sugars
C
a cell that protects the inner organs
D
a nerve cell that helps the body exhale CO2
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Neurons, also known as nerve cells, send and receive signals from your brain. While neurons have a lot in common with other types of cells, they’re structurally and functionally unique. Specialized projections called axons allow neurons to transmit electrical and chemical signals to other cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dendrite – The receiving part of the neuron. Dendrites receive synaptic inputs from axons, with the sum total of dendritic inputs determining whether the neuron will fire an action potential.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dendrites. The first two neuronal functions, receiving and processing incoming information, generally take place in the dendrites and cell body.

Detailed explanation-4: -The neuron is the basic working unit of the brain, a specialized cell designed to transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells. Neurons are cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Detailed explanation-5: -Neurotransmitters are used to carry the signal across the synapse to other neurons. When an electrical signal reaches the terminal buttons, neurotransmitters are then released into the synaptic gap.

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