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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Axons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the main function of neurons in the body?

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

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

    <p>Axon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?

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

    What are synapses in neurons used for?

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

    Which characteristic reflects the high metabolic activity of neurons?

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

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