Anatomy: Dorsal and Ventral Nerves, Brainstem, and Spinal Cord Functions
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What is the role of neurotransmitters in neural communication?

  • Initiate the electrical signal in the neuron
  • Maintain the resting membrane potential
  • Emit chemicals when the signal reaches the terminal buttons (correct)
  • Pass the electrical signal from the soma to the axon

    • Which part of the neuron receives the signal first from another neuron?

  • Terminal buttons
  • Axon
  • Soma
  • Dendrites (correct)

    • What is the function of the axon in neural communication?

  • Transmit information to other neurons (correct)
  • Receive electrical signals
  • Emit neurotransmitters
  • Maintain membrane potential

    • What is the resting membrane potential state characterized by?

    <p>More negatively charged ions inside the neuron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the opening of gates in the cell membrane of a neuron?

    <p>Strong electrical signal from dendrites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the neuron is responsible for emitting neurotransmitters?

    <p>Terminal buttons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the change in electrical charge that occurs in a neuron during transmission of a nerve impulse?

    <p>Action potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

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