Question

Which of the following parts of a neuron receive and process information?

Cell Body

Dendrite

Synapse

Axon

Which of the following characteristics is common to oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells?

Both from a myelin sheath around a single axon

Both provide myelination

Both can interact with multiple cells

Both are located in the CNS

Answer 1

Answer

1) The part of neuron that receive and process information is : Cell body

• Cell body of the neuron possess nucleus.
• It receives information through dendrites. Cell body processess the incoming signals and directs it on to the axon.
• Dendrites receive signals from previous neuron and direct it to the cell body for processing.

Option A) Cell body

2) The characteristics that is common to oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells is : Both provide myelination

• Oligodendrocytes form myelin around the axon in CNS while Schwann cells form myelin around the axon in PNS.
• Hence, both provide myelination to the axon to enhance nerve conduction.

Option B) Both provide myelination