12 Questions
What is the main function of abundant rough endoplasmic reticulum in a neuron?
Produce necessary proteins
Which part of a neuron contains Nissle granules but lacks the Golgi apparatus?
Dendrites
What organelle is responsible for producing secretory products in a neuron?
Golgi apparatus
Why are lysosomes numerous in neurons?
Due to high turnover of cell membrane and components
Which part of a neuron conducts the nerve impulse away from the cell body?
Axons
What is the function of dendritic spines at the ends of dendrites?
Facilitate synaptic connections
What is the main function of neurons in the body?
Generate signals for effector cells
Which region of a neuron is responsible for transmitting signals to other cells?
Axon
What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?
Increase surface area for connecting with axons
What are synapses in neurons used for?
Allowing direct cell communication
Which characteristic reflects the high metabolic activity of neurons?
Large surface area of cell membrane
What is the cytological characteristic of a neuron's nucleus as seen with EM?
Euchromatic with a central nucleolus
Learn about the structure and functions of nerve cells (neurons) which are responsible for direct communications between different groups of cells. Explore how neurons gather, process information, provide memory, and generate signals to effector cells.
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