Question

Pick out the odd one out with a reason.

Axon, receptor, dendron, cyton.

Answer 1

The odd one from the following is receptor.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Receptors of the nervous system help in transforming the internal and external stimuli into nerve impulses.
2. When a specific response is generated, the signal is again transmitted back to the effector organ by the receptors.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Axon:

1. Axon is the longest single extension of a neuron.
2. It is a tube-like structure that carries the nerve impulses to the other neurons.

Dendron:

1. Dendrites are projections that arise from the cell body of neurons.
2. They function to convey electrical impulses towards the cell body.

Cyton:

1. Cyton is the largest part of the neuron.
2. It helps in the regulation of metabolism of the neuron.

Hence, axon, dendron and cyton are the parts of neuron. thus receptor is the odd one.