NEET Zoology Neuron Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Neurons are classified based on the number of axons and dendrites they possess. | Reason (R): Dendrites of neurons transmit impulses away from the cell body.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Neurons are indeed classified based on the number of axons and dendrites they possess. However, dendrites transmit impulses towards the cell body, not away from it.
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