PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are ganglia?
A
clusters of nerve cells
B
long extension of nerve cell
C
short extensions of nerve cell
D
sensory receptors
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A ganglion is a collection of neuronal bodies found in the voluntary and autonomic branches of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Ganglia can be thought of as synaptic relay stations between neurons. The information enters the ganglia, excites the neuron in the ganglia and then exits.

Detailed explanation-2: -The basal ganglia are a key part of the network of brain cells and nerves that control your body’s voluntary movements. They can approve or reject movement signals that your brain sends, filtering out unnecessary or incorrect signals.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sympathetic chain ganglia (paravertebral) Prevertebral (collateral) ganglia. Parasympathetic or terminal ganglia. 03-Apr-2023

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