NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

EMBRYOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which part of the neuron is a long fiber that sends information to other cells?
A
dendrite
B
terminal
C
cell body
D
axon
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Axon. The axon is the elongated fiber that extends from the cell body to the terminal endings and transmits the neural signal.

Detailed explanation-2: -The long fibre arising from the cell body of the neuron is called an axon.

Detailed explanation-3: -Neurons are specialized cells that receive and send signals to other cells through fragile and thin cellular extensions called axons. These axons extend over distances long and short to reach their target, ultimately connecting neurons with other nerve tissue, muscle tissue, or sensory organs (Figure 1A).

Detailed explanation-4: -The axon extends from the cell body and often gives rise to many smaller branches before ending at nerve terminals. Dendrites extend from the neuron cell body and receive messages from other neurons. Synapses are the contact points where one neuron communicates with another.

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