EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is NOT part of a neuron?
A
Axon
B
Dendrites
C
Cell body
D
Axon terminals
E
Neurotransmitters
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The meninges do not form a part of the neuron.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: Synapse is not a part of a neuron, it is a neuronal junction.

Detailed explanation-3: -Four neurotransmitters come under the chemical classification of biogenic amines. These are epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin. Although epinephrine is the transmitter in frogs, in mammals its role has been supplanted by norepinephrine.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is C) dermatome. Acetylcholine, dopamine, and noradrenaline are examples of neurotransmitters.

Detailed explanation-5: -Neurotransmitters are located in a part of the neuron called the axon terminal. They’re stored within thin-walled sacs called synaptic vesicles. Each vesicle can contain thousands of neurotransmitter molecules.

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