Question

Neurons contains more mitochondria, explain why?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Muscle cells need energy to do mechanical work and respond quickly. Thus a higher number of mitochondria is present so that the cells requirement of energy to perform its specific function is fulfilled.Mitochondria are the energy producing organelles of the cell. The number of mitochondria per cell varies widely depending on the cells energy requirements.In humans, erythrocytes do not contain any mitochondria, but heart , kidneys, pancreas and muscle cells contain hundreds or even thousands of mitochondria.

Answer 2

• Neurons are the excitable tissues of the body.

• They need an enormous amount of energy to perform their function.

• The mitochondria is the site where ATP which is referred to as the energy currency of the cell and hence mitochondria is termed as the powerhouse of the cell

• Neurons majorly depend on the mitochondrial function initiate membrane excitability and to perform the complex process of neuro-transmission and plasticity