Brainstem and Neurons Quiz

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Which part of the brain connects it to the spinal cord?

  • Brain stem (correct)
  • Occipital lobe
  • Cerebellum
  • Frontal lobe

Which type of neuron has multiple dendrites and a single axon?

  • Multipolar neuron (correct)
  • Unipolar neuron
  • Pseudo-unipolar neuron
  • Bipolar neuron

What is the function of Na gates and K gates in the brain?

  • Information transfer (correct)
  • Regulation of body temperature
  • Storage of memories
  • Production of hormones

Which structure is responsible for the production of neurotransmitters?

<p>Brain stem (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of neuron has one short process that branches into a T shape, forming a single axon?

<p>Bipolar neuron (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Na gates in the nervous system?

<p>Regulating sodium influx and generating action potentials (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves the transmission of signals between neurons through chemical messengers?

<p>Synaptic transmission (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of K gates in the nervous system?

<p>Regulating potassium efflux and maintaining resting membrane potential (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves the perception of sensory stimuli and the generation of neural signals in response?

<p>Chemoreception (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of gates (channels) in the context of nerve impulse transmission?

<p>Regulating the flow of ions during nerve impulse propagation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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