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What Is a Neuron

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from where do neurons produce the electricity for electric impulses

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Q. Name the part of neuron.
(a) Where information is acquired
(b) Through which information travels as electric impulse

Q. Choose the correct pathway for electrical impulse transmission through neurons.

Electrical impulse travels in a neuron from

Q. Question 21
Which of the following statements about transmission of nerve impulse is incorrect?

(a) Nerve impulse travels from dendritic end towards axonal end.
(b) At the dendritic end electrical impulses bring about the release of some chemicals which generate an electrical impulse at the axonal end of another neuron.
(c) The chemicals released from the axonal end of one neuron cross the synapse and generate a similar electrical impulse in a dendrite of another neuron.
(d) A neuron transmits electrical impulses not only to another neuron but also to muscle and gland cells.

The conduction of the nerve impulses through the neurons is similar to the conduction of electricity through a wire.

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