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The given illustration represents a cell

The cell represented in the given illustration is a


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nerve cell

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blood cell

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sperm

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ovum

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Solution

The correct option is A

nerve cell


The cell represented in the given illustration is a nerve cell or neuron. Neuron forms an important part of the control and coordination system of the body. It helps in the generation and transmission of nerve impulses. A neuron has a cell body containing a prominent nucleus. It has various branches, which are called dendrites. The longest dendrite is called an axon.


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