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What is the main role of the Golgi apparatus in a neuron?
What is the main role of the Golgi apparatus in a neuron?
- Breaks down waste products using enzymes
- Collects, packages, and distributes proteins synthesized in the rough ER (correct)
- Produces energy sources that cells can use
- Detoxifies drugs and poisons
Where is the action potential primarily generated?
Where is the action potential primarily generated?
- Axon (correct)
- Dendrites
- Axon terminal
- Synapse
What is the unique characteristic of axons in terms of protein synthesis?
What is the unique characteristic of axons in terms of protein synthesis?
- Proteins in the axon are produced in the mitochondria
- Proteins in the axon are made at the synaptic terminals
- Proteins in the axon are only made in the cell body and then transported to the axon (correct)
- Proteins in the axon are produced in the Golgi apparatus
Which part of the neuron contains no microtubules but numerous synaptic vesicles and mitochondria?
Which part of the neuron contains no microtubules but numerous synaptic vesicles and mitochondria?
Why is it crucial that axons have a unique protein composition compared to other parts of neurons?
Why is it crucial that axons have a unique protein composition compared to other parts of neurons?
Where are dendrites covered by special proteins called receptors that detect neurotransmitters?
Where are dendrites covered by special proteins called receptors that detect neurotransmitters?
What distinguishes axons from other parts of neurons based on their structural features?
What distinguishes axons from other parts of neurons based on their structural features?
Which part of the neuron is characterized by high protein density on the surface facing the synapse?
Which part of the neuron is characterized by high protein density on the surface facing the synapse?
Which type of neuron has only one neurite extending from the body?
Which type of neuron has only one neurite extending from the body?
What is the primary function of astrocytes in the brain?
What is the primary function of astrocytes in the brain?
Which type of neuron typically forms synapses with other effectors?
Which type of neuron typically forms synapses with other effectors?
What is the function of oligodendroglial cells in the nervous system?
What is the function of oligodendroglial cells in the nervous system?
Which type of transport in neurons involves moving proteins from the cell body towards the axon terminals?
Which type of transport in neurons involves moving proteins from the cell body towards the axon terminals?
How many neurites extend from a multipolar neuron?
How many neurites extend from a multipolar neuron?
