Question

What are Nissl’s granules? Where are they present and mention their function?

Answer 1

Nissl's granules:

1. Nissl’s granules are basophilic, composed of rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) and polyribosomes.
2. It forms neurotransmitters.

Location of Nissl’s granules:

1. They are present in the cell body of neurons.

Function of Nissl’s granules:

1. Nissl’s granules are responsible for synthesizing a large number of proteins required for the neurons.
2. It also helps in the nutrition of neurons and increases the metabolic activity of neurons.