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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for delivering information about the internal and external environment to the central nervous system?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for delivering information about the internal and external environment to the central nervous system?
- Afferent division of the peripheral nervous system (correct)
- Somatic motor division of the peripheral nervous system
- Efferent division of the central nervous system
- Interneurons within the brain and spinal cord
Which type of neurons are found within the brain and spinal cord, analyzing sensory input and organizing motor outputs?
Which type of neurons are found within the brain and spinal cord, analyzing sensory input and organizing motor outputs?
- Interneurons (correct)
- Afferent neurons
- Efferent neurons
- Motor neurons
What is the term used to describe the ability of the plasma membrane to conduct electrical impulses?
What is the term used to describe the ability of the plasma membrane to conduct electrical impulses?
- Excitability (correct)
- Synaptic communication
- Action potential
- Membrane potential
Which type of synapse involves the release of neurotransmitters at the presynaptic membrane and binding to receptor proteins on the postsynaptic membrane?
Which type of synapse involves the release of neurotransmitters at the presynaptic membrane and binding to receptor proteins on the postsynaptic membrane?
What is the term used to describe the site of cellular or neuronal communication?
What is the term used to describe the site of cellular or neuronal communication?
Which division of the peripheral nervous system is responsible for stimulating the activity of the peripheral motor or organ systems?
Which division of the peripheral nervous system is responsible for stimulating the activity of the peripheral motor or organ systems?
Which of the following structures surrounds the central nervous system (CNS)?
Which of the following structures surrounds the central nervous system (CNS)?
Which cell type composes the neuroglia of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
Which cell type composes the neuroglia of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
What is the function of Schwann cells in the PNS?
What is the function of Schwann cells in the PNS?
Which type of neuron is the most common in the central nervous system (CNS)?
Which type of neuron is the most common in the central nervous system (CNS)?
Which of the following describes the structure of a pseudounipolar neuron?
Which of the following describes the structure of a pseudounipolar neuron?
What is the functional unit of the nervous system that transmits information through electrical impulses?
What is the functional unit of the nervous system that transmits information through electrical impulses?
What is the primary function of astrocytes?
What is the primary function of astrocytes?
Which type of neuroglial cell is responsible for forming a myelin sheath around axons?
Which type of neuroglial cell is responsible for forming a myelin sheath around axons?
What is the primary role of microglia in the central nervous system?
What is the primary role of microglia in the central nervous system?
If a neuron is damaged, which type of neuroglial cell is mainly involved in repairing the nervous tissue?
If a neuron is damaged, which type of neuroglial cell is mainly involved in repairing the nervous tissue?
Which type of neuroglial cell lines the ventricles of the brain and central canal of the spinal cord?
Which type of neuroglial cell lines the ventricles of the brain and central canal of the spinal cord?
What is the main function of oligodendrocytes in relation to axons?
What is the main function of oligodendrocytes in relation to axons?
