AIPMT PRELIMS2007Zoology-Neural Control and Coordination

AIPMT PRELIMS 2007 Zoology Structure of Neuron MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which one of the following pairs of structures distinguishes a nerve cell from other types of cells?

A

vacuoles and fibres

B

flagellum and medullary sheath

C

nucleus and mitochondria

D

perikaryon and dendrites.

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Nerve cells are characterized by the presence of a perikaryon (cell body) and dendrites, which are not found in other cell types.

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