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What is the most common type of neuron found in the nervous system?
What is the most common type of neuron found in the nervous system?
- Sensory neuron
- Bipolar neuron
- Multipolar neuron (correct)
- Unipolar neuron
Which component is primarily found in white matter of the nervous system?
Which component is primarily found in white matter of the nervous system?
- Dendrites
- Axon terminals
- Myelinated axons (correct)
- Neuronal cell bodies
What determines the resting membrane potential of a non-conducting neuron?
What determines the resting membrane potential of a non-conducting neuron?
- High concentration of anions outside the cell
- Inactivity of Na+/K+ pumps
- Equal distribution of ions across the plasma membrane
- Selective permeability of the neuron's membrane to Na+ and K+ ions (correct)
Which factor affects the propagation speed of action potentials the most?
Which factor affects the propagation speed of action potentials the most?
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Where are unipolar neurons primarily found in the body?
Where are unipolar neurons primarily found in the body?
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Which part of the neuron extends from the cell body and then splits into central and peripheral branches?
Which part of the neuron extends from the cell body and then splits into central and peripheral branches?
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What is the primary function of chemical-gated channels in neurons?
What is the primary function of chemical-gated channels in neurons?
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'Gray Matter' in the nervous system contains which of the following components?
'Gray Matter' in the nervous system contains which of the following components?
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'White Matter' is mainly composed of which structure?
'White Matter' is mainly composed of which structure?
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Which process extends from opposite ends of the cell body in neurons?
Which process extends from opposite ends of the cell body in neurons?
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