Acid-fast rods present in sputum typically indicates a mycobacterial infection. Mycobacteria is a type of germ, and it can manifest in different diseases, the most common is Tuberculosis. Acid-fast is namely due to the bacteria's stain retention to the staining procedure after an acid wash.
There are about 5 main structures that make up a neuron. <span>Basically, dendrites, cell body (soma), and axon. In addition, the part of the soma leading to the axon is called the axon hillock. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.</span>
