Zoology-Neuron

NEET Zoology Neuron Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11

Assertion (A): Neurons can be classified based on the number of axons and dendrites they possess. | Reason (R): Unipolar neurons have a cell body with one axon only, typically found in the embryonic stage.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The NCERT context explains that neurons are classified into multipolar, bipolar, and unipolar based on their axons and dendrites. Unipolar neurons have one axon and are usually found in the embryonic stage, supporting both A and R.

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