Nerve Cells (Neurons) Anatomy
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What is the main function of abundant rough endoplasmic reticulum in a neuron?

  • Break down cell components
  • Regulate cell division
  • Store glycogen and lipids
  • Produce necessary proteins (correct)

Which part of a neuron contains Nissle granules but lacks the Golgi apparatus?

  • Dendrites (correct)
  • Mitochondria
  • Cell body
  • Axons

What organelle is responsible for producing secretory products in a neuron?

  • Rough endoplasmic reticulum
  • Mitochondria
  • Golgi apparatus (correct)
  • Lysosomes

Why are lysosomes numerous in neurons?

<p>Due to high turnover of cell membrane and components (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of a neuron conducts the nerve impulse away from the cell body?

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

What is the function of dendritic spines at the ends of dendrites?

<p>Facilitate synaptic connections (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of neurons in the body?

<p>Generate signals for effector cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region of a neuron is responsible for transmitting signals to other cells?

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

What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?

<p>Increase surface area for connecting with axons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are synapses in neurons used for?

<p>Allowing direct cell communication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic reflects the high metabolic activity of neurons?

<p>Large surface area of cell membrane (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cytological characteristic of a neuron's nucleus as seen with EM?

<p>Euchromatic with a central nucleolus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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