Question

The characteristic of a nerve cell that relates directly to its function in receiving and transmitting nerve impulses is its

• A. Long extensions
• B. Flat shape
• C. Ability to change shape
• D. Ability to engulf and destroy bacteria

Answer 1

The correct option is A Long extensions

The structure of the neuron is comprised of the cell body, axon and dendrons. The cell body contains the nucleus, Nissl's granules and ribosomes. The axon is the long cytoplasmic extension and the dendrons are the short cytoplasmic extensions. The extensions are responsible for receiving and the transmission of the nerve impulses.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.