Question

Which part of a nerve cell contains a nucleus?

• A. Axon
• B. Dendrite
• C. Cyton
• D. Nerve endings

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Cyton

The correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The nucleus is present in the cyton part of the nerve cell.
2. Cyton is a large part of the fiber of a nerve, or neuron.
3. It is concerned with the regulation of a neuron's maximum metabolism.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

Axon is a tube-like structure that carries electrical impulses from the cell body to the axon terminals that pass the impulse to another neuron. Hence, it is not the correct option.

Option B:

Dendrites are specialized extensions of the cell body involved in the transformation of information. Hence, it is not the correct option.

Option D:

Nerve endings are the millions of points on the body's surface and inside it that send messages to the brain when we feel sensations such as heat, cold, and pain.

Final answer: Cyton of a nerve cell contains a nucleus.