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Structure of the Neuronal Soma and Axon

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Which of the following is the basic unit of nervous tissue?

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Neuron

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Nephron

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Muscle cells

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Blood cells

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The correct option is A
Neuron

Neuron or nerve cells are the basic structural and functional unit of the nervous system. These have a special structure but vary greatly in size and shape. Each neuron has a cell body which encloses cytoplasm and has a nucleus. A number of processes arise from the cell body. They usually have a single axon and variable number of dendrites.

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