The nerve cell can be distinguished from other cells of the body by the presence of

Protoplasm

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Cell membrane

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Mitochondria

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Neurites

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Solution

The correct option is C Neurites
Any projection from the cell body of a neuron that can be either an axon or a dendrite is called as neurites. These outgrowths are only present in nerve cells and make it different from the other cells. These helps to transmit electrical signals from one cell to another. So, the correct answer is option D.

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