The Portion of the Neuron That Can Be Equated to the "Highway

question 148

Multiple Choice

The portion of the neuron that can be equated to the "highway of the nervous system" is/are the

• A) axon.
• B) terminal buttons.
• C) cell body.
• D) dendrites.

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Definitions:

Platelet

A small, disk-shaped cell fragment in the blood, essential for blood coagulation and wound healing.

Erythrocyte

A type of blood cell that is typically biconcave and without a nucleus, responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.

Agranulocytes

White blood cells characterized by the absence of granules in their cytoplasm, including lymphocytes and monocytes.

Formed Element

Components of blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, that are crucial for carrying oxygen, fighting infections, and clotting.