Classification of Neurons by Number of Processes
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Which type of neuron has only one process, the axon?

  • Multipolar neuron
  • Unipolar neuron (correct)
  • Bipolar neuron
  • Pseudounipolar neuron

In which type of neuron do the axon and dendrite fuse close to the cell body but separate at some distance?

  • Multipolar neuron
  • Unipolar neuron
  • Bipolar neuron
  • Pseudounipolar neuron (correct)

Which neurons have two processes originating at opposite poles of the soma?

  • Pseudounipolar neurons
  • Unipolar neurons
  • Multipolar neurons
  • Bipolar neurons (correct)

What type of neuron has many processes arising from an oval, pyramidal or stellate soma?

<p>Multipolar neuron (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In pseudounipolar neurons, which process carries the signal from the soma to the interconnector neuron?

<p>The efferent process (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the ground substance in connective tissue?

<p>To facilitate the exchange of nutrients between cells and capillaries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of connective tissue fibers are primarily responsible for providing high tensile strength to the extracellular matrix?

<p>Collagenous fibers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of reticular fibers in connective tissue?

<p>To form a supporting meshwork in the bone marrow and spleen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cell types is NOT found in connective tissue?

<p>Motor neurons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between regular dense connective tissues and irregular dense connective tissues?

<p>Regular dense connective tissues have fibers running in parallel, while irregular dense connective tissues have randomly oriented fibers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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