WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which of the following is the structural and functional unit of the human nervous system?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Nephron
  2. Neuron
  3. Alveoli
  4. Platelet

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Neuron

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Neuron šŸ“š Explanation: Neurons are specialized cells designed to transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells through electrical and chemical signals. Each neuron consists of a cell body, dendrites to receive signals, and an axon to send them. The human brain contains approximately 86 billion neurons that form a complex network for processing information.