Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

4. Tissues & Histology

Nervous Tissue: The Neuron

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Nervous Tissue: The Neuron

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What is the primary function of a neuron?

To store energy in the form of glycogen

To provide structural support to connective tissues

To produce hormones for metabolic regulation

To transmit electrical and chemical signals throughout the body

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Step 1: Begin by understanding the structure and function of a neuron. Neurons are specialized cells in the nervous system designed to transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Step 2: Recognize that neurons consist of three main parts: the cell body (soma), dendrites, and axon. The dendrites receive signals, the soma processes them, and the axon transmits them to other neurons, muscles, or glands.

Step 3: Compare the given options to the primary function of a neuron. Neurons do not store energy in the form of glycogen (this is a function of muscle and liver cells), nor do they provide structural support to connective tissues (this is a function of cells like fibroblasts). Neurons also do not produce hormones for metabolic regulation (this is a function of endocrine glands).

Step 4: Focus on the correct answer: Neurons are responsible for transmitting electrical and chemical signals throughout the body, enabling communication between different parts of the nervous system and the body.

Step 5: Conclude by emphasizing the importance of neurons in processes such as sensory input, motor output, and integration of information, which are essential for maintaining homeostasis and responding to stimuli.