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Physiology General a277d6b3

Nerve growth factor is required for growth of ?

A
Sympathetic neurons
B
Brain
C
Motor neuron
D
y-neuron
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Sympathetic neuronsNerve growth factor (NGF) promotes growth of neurons, paicularly autonomic nervous system.Antiserum against NGF can be prepared and injection of this serum causes total destruction of sympathetic ganglia - immunosympathectomy.NGF is also required for growth of basal forebrain cholinergic neurons.

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