12 Questions
What is the fundamental unit that makes up a nerve pathway and sends messages to our body?
Neuron
Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving input from other neurons?
Dendrite
What is the term for the tiny-looking bubbles at the extreme end of an axon?
End bulbs
Which cells support neurons by insulating, synchronizing activities, and removing waste?
Schwann cells
What speeds up the transmission of impulses along an axon?
Myelin sheath
What is the process of converting physical or chemical energy to electrochemical messages called?
Transduction
What is the tiny electric current generated when positive sodium ions rush inside the axon called?
Action Potential
Which type of neurons carry information from the senses to the spinal cord?
Afferent Neurons
What does the autonomic nervous system regulate?
Digestion
Which division of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for action when triggered by threatening or challenging stimuli?
Sympathetic division
Which part of the nervous system contains the brain and spinal cord?
Central Nervous System
What is the primary task of interneurons?
Making connections between other neurons
Test your knowledge on the biological basis of behavior also known as physiological psychology, focusing on the nervous system, hormones, and genetics. Learn about neurons, neurotransmitters, and glial cells which play a crucial role in how we perceive and interact with the world.
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