Multiple choice

Within the body neural tissue is specialized for the conduction of electrical impulses. It consists of ------------------------.

  1. glycerolipids

  2. glycerophospholipids

  3. sphingolipids

  4. Sterol lipids

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Glycerophospholipids, also referred to as phospholipids, are ubiquitous in nature and are key components of the lipid bilayer of cells, as well as being involved in metabolism and cell signaling. Neural tissue (including the brain) contains relatively high amounts of glycerophospholipids, and alterations in their composition has been implicated in various neurological disorders.