NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

CELL STRUCTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Cell that does not conduct electrical impulses but instead support and insulate neurons is ____
A
axon
B
neuron
C
cell body
D
neuroglia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glial (Neuroglial) cells do not conduct nerve impulses, but, instead, support, nourish, and protect the neurons. Glial cells are far more numerous than neurons and, unlike neurons, are capable of mitosis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Neuroglia. Neuroglia cells do not conduct nerve impulses, but instead, they support, nourish, and protect the neurons.

Detailed explanation-3: -(noor-OH-glee-uh) Any of the cells that hold nerve cells in place and help them work the way they should. The types of neuroglia include oligodendrocytes, astrocytes, microglia, and ependymal cells. Also called glial cell.

Detailed explanation-4: -The neuroglia are a diverse class of cells that provide developmental, physiological, and metabolic support for neurons. They are responsible for maintaining homeostatic control and immune surveillance in the nervous system.

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