Nerve growth factor is required for growth of ?
Sympathetic neurons
Brain
Motor neuron
y-neuron
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.