NEET 1999 · Class 11

Neural Control and Coordination

Which of the following is regarded as a unit of nervous tissue?

  1. (A)Neurons
  2. (B)Myelin sheath
  3. (C)Axons
  4. (D)Dendrites

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Neurons, the functional units of neural system are excitable cells due to a differential concentration gradient of ions across the membrane.

Chapter
Neural Control and Coordination
Section
18.4.3 Hindbrain
Page
7
Words matched
21 of 21

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4, emb=0.9173, combined=0.7104). Verified: high — The span explicitly states 'Neurons, the functional units of neural system', which directly and conclusively identifies neurons as the unit of nervous tissue, distinguishing them from other components like myelin sheath, axons, or dendrites.

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