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"Purkinje cells" occur in

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Brain
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Heart
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Liver
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Muscles
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Solution

The correct option is A Brain
The Purkinje cells are the neurons which are present in the cerebellum, part of the hind brain. The cell body of these neurons have many dendritic fibres. The parallel fibres in the cerebellum form association and synapse with these cells. The neurons have GABA as the neurotransmitter and are important in the regulation of the motor activities in the individual.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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