Select the Best Description of Nissl Bodies

question 27

Multiple Choice

Select the best description of Nissl bodies:

• A) form(s) part of the cytoskeleton
• B) rough endoplasmic reticulum
• C) accumulate as yellow-brown granules as the cell ages
• D) usually short and branched

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Definitions:

Health

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Older People

Individuals who are generally considered to be in the later stages of the human life span, often defined as 65 years and older.

Memory Loss

The inability to remember information or experiences, ranging from temporary forgetfulness to long-term memory impairments, such as amnesia.

Permanent Brain Damage

Irreversible injury to the brain tissue that affects cognitive, physical, or emotional functioning, often resulting from trauma, lack of oxygen, or neurological illness.