PATHOLOGY MCQ
NERVOUS SYSTEM
Question
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The cells in the nervous system are the ____
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Neurons
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Red blood cells
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White blood cells
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The basic unit of communication in the nervous system is the nerve cell (neuron). Each nerve cell consists of the cell body, which includes the nucleus, a major branching fiber (axon) and numerous smaller branching fibers (dendrites).
Detailed explanation-2: -Based on their roles, the neurons found in the human nervous system can be divided into three classes: sensory neurons, motor neurons, and interneurons.
Detailed explanation-3: -The nervous system is composed of two basic cell types: glial cells (also known as glia) and neurons. Glial cells, which outnumber neurons ten to one, are traditionally thought to play a supportive role to neurons, both physically and metabolically.
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