CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The chief functional units of the nervous system are

A
Neuroglia
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Axon
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Neurons
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
Dendrites
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C Neurons
  • The structural and functional units of the nervous system are neurons.
  • They transmit electrical signals called nerve impulses.
  • The neurons are consists of a cell body which contains the nucleus and other cell organelles, dendrite receives nerve impulses from other neuron and the axon which transmit nerve impulses to the other cells.
So, option C is the correct option.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Obtaining Superior Plants
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon