Questions: Question 10
The process of neurogenesis occurs when
(A) neurons convert themselves to stem cells
B neurons divide to create two new neurons
C immature stem cells give birth to new neurons
D neurons convert themselves to glial cells
Transcript text: Question 10
The process of neurogenesis occurs when
(A) neurons convert themselves to stem cells
B neurons divide to create two new neurons
C immature stem cells give birth to new neurons
D neurons convert themselves to glial cells
Solution
The answer is C: immature stem cells give birth to new neurons.
Explanation for each option:
A) Neurons convert themselves to stem cells - This is incorrect. Neurons are differentiated cells and do not revert to stem cells.
B) Neurons divide to create two new neurons - This is incorrect. Mature neurons do not typically divide. Neurogenesis involves the creation of new neurons from stem cells, not the division of existing neurons.
C) Immature stem cells give birth to new neurons - This is correct. Neurogenesis is the process by which new neurons are formed from neural stem cells and progenitor cells.
D) Neurons convert themselves to glial cells - This is incorrect. Neurons and glial cells are different types of cells, and neurons do not convert into glial cells.
Summary:
Neurogenesis is the process by which new neurons are generated from immature stem cells. Therefore, the correct answer is C.