Axon hillock is part of the soma of neuron which________________?
Correct answer: B. Has no Nissl granules
- A. Has dense Nissl grandules
- B. Has no Nissl granules
- C. Is at commencement of dendrites
- D. Is round in shape
Explanation
The axon hillock is the trigger zone where the axon begins and where action potentials are commonly initiated. It lacks Nissl granules, unlike most of the neuronal soma and dendrites.
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