Question

Mitochondria are abundant in neurons. Give reason.

Answer 1

Mitochondria:

1. Neurotransmission, or the transmission of nerve impulses, is the primary function of neurons.
2. The process of neurotransmission consumes a significant amount of energy.
3. This energy is stored in the form of ATP, which is utilized to drive most metabolic activities in neurons.
4. The mitochondria make this energy by oxidizing glucose.
5. A more significant number of mitochondria are found in neurons because the brain (bundle of neurons) requires more energy for neuronal function.