Which of the following about neurons is incorrect?

Nissl’s granules are basophilic

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Cyton of the neuron possess a large nucleus

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Schwann cells form a myelin sheath around the axon

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Bipolar neuron has one axon and two dendrites

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Solution

The correct option is D Bipolar neuron has one axon and two dendrites
Bipolar neurons have one axon and one dendrite and are found in the retina of eye.

Nissl's granules are found in cyton of nerve cells. These have an affinity for basic dyes and basophilic.

The myelinated nerve fibres are enveloped with Schwann cells, which form a myelin sheath around the axon.

The cell body contains cytoplasm with typical cell organelles and a large nucleus.

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Consider the following statements. Which of them are true?

1. There are three main parts in a neuron - a cell body, an axon and dendrites.

2. The cytoplasm is thick here and contains granular substances called Nissl's bodies.

3. Branched processes termed dendrites arise from the cell body of a neuron.

4. All neurons have only one axon.

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