MCQ
The highly specialized cells called neurons can
  • A
    Detect stimuli
  • B
    Receive stimuli
  • C
    Transmit stimuli
  • All of the above

Answer

Correct option: D.
All of the above
d
The plasma membrane of neuron is polarized due to difference in the concentration of positive ions across it. This difference is actively maintained by $N a^{+i / K^{+i} i}$ pump. When any deflection in this condition happens, it can be easily detected by plasma membrane and it further transmitted to other neurons

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