Question

The cell body of neurons gives rise to two types of processes. Name them.

Answer 1

Neuron:

1. It is the basic functional unit of the central nervous system.
2. Neurons transmit electrical impulses very fast.
3. A typical neuron consists of a cell body known as a cyton.
4. Each cyton has small projections growing out. These are known as dendrons or dendrites.
5. There is typically one such projection in the form of a long tube.
6. This tube is known as the axon.