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What is the neuron doctrine and who discovered it?
What is the neuron doctrine and who discovered it?
The neuron doctrine is the idea that the nervous system is made up of individual neurons. It was discovered by Cajal.
How can neurons be classified based on the number of neurites they have?
How can neurons be classified based on the number of neurites they have?
Neurons can be classified as unipolar (one neurite), bipolar (two neurites), or multipolar (three or more neurites).
What distinguishes spiny neurons from aspinous neurons?
What distinguishes spiny neurons from aspinous neurons?
Spiny neurons have dendrites with spines, while aspinous neurons lack dendritic spines.
What are the different types of neurons based on their dendritic profile?
What are the different types of neurons based on their dendritic profile?
How can neurons be classified based on their connections?
How can neurons be classified based on their connections?
Explain the significance of using the Golgi stain in Cajal's work on neurons.
Explain the significance of using the Golgi stain in Cajal's work on neurons.
What are the different classifications of neurons based on their dendritic profile?
What are the different classifications of neurons based on their dendritic profile?
Describe the main difference between Golgi type I and Golgi type II neurons based on their axon length.
Describe the main difference between Golgi type I and Golgi type II neurons based on their axon length.
What distinguishes a primary sensory neuron from a motor neuron?
What distinguishes a primary sensory neuron from a motor neuron?
How are interneurons different from other types of neurons in terms of their function?
How are interneurons different from other types of neurons in terms of their function?
