Question

Functional unit of nervous tissue is

• A. Neuron
• B. Nephron
• C. Osteon
• D. Sarcomere

Hint:

Neuron is the functional unit of nervous tissue, while nephron is the functional unit of kidney.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Nervous tissue is specialized for receiving, processing, and transmitting impulses.

Step 1: Understanding nervous tissue.
Nervous tissue is made up of neurons and supporting cells called neuroglia.

Step 2: Role of neuron.
A neuron is the structural and functional unit of the nervous system. It receives stimulus and conducts nerve impulses.

Step 3: Parts of neuron.
A neuron has:
• Cell body
• Dendrites
• Axon

Step 4: Checking other options.
Nephron is the functional unit of kidney.
Osteon is the structural unit of compact bone.
Sarcomere is the functional unit of muscle contraction.
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