7 Questions
What is the role of neurotransmitters in neural communication?
Emit chemicals when the signal reaches the terminal buttons
Which part of the neuron receives the signal first from another neuron?
Dendrites
What is the function of the axon in neural communication?
Transmit information to other neurons
What is the resting membrane potential state characterized by?
More negatively charged ions inside the neuron
What triggers the opening of gates in the cell membrane of a neuron?
Strong electrical signal from dendrites
Which part of the neuron is responsible for emitting neurotransmitters?
Terminal buttons
What is the term for the change in electrical charge that occurs in a neuron during transmission of a nerve impulse?
Action potential
Learn about the functions of dorsal nerves which receive sensory information, ventral nerves which send signals to muscles and organs, the brainstem's role in overseeing basic life support functions, and the spinal cord's importance in transmitting signals. Explore the nervous system's crucial components.
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