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?

Multipolar neuron Signup and view all the answers

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

The efferent process Signup and view all the answers

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

To facilitate the exchange of nutrients between cells and capillaries Signup and view all the answers

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

Collagenous fibers Signup and view all the answers

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

To form a supporting meshwork in the bone marrow and spleen Signup and view all the answers

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

Motor neurons Signup and view all the answers

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

Regular dense connective tissues have fibers running in parallel, while irregular dense connective tissues have randomly oriented fibers Signup and view all the answers

Classification of Neurons by Number of Processes

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Which type of neuron has only one process, the axon?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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