What is a nerve cell called?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Neuron
A neuron is the structural and functional unit of the nervous system. It is a specialized cell that receives, processes, and transmits nerve impulses through its dendrites, cell body, and axon. A hormone is a chemical messenger, a gland releases substances, and an effector carries out a response. Hence option A is correct because only neuron means a nerve cell.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Neuron
Why is this the correct answer?
A neuron is the structural and functional unit of the nervous system. It is a specialized cell that receives, processes, and transmits nerve impulses through its dendrites, cell body, and axon. A hormone is a chemical messenger, a gland releases substances, and an effector carries out a response. Hence option A is correct because only neuron means a nerve cell.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: World of Living. Topic: Control and Coordination.
