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What are the branch-like extensions that receive signals from other neurons or sensory receptors?
What are the branch-like extensions that receive signals from other neurons or sensory receptors?
- Dendrites (correct)
- Axon Terminals
- Cell Body (Soma)
- Neurotransmitters
Which neurotransmitter is involved in muscle control, learning, and memory?
Which neurotransmitter is involved in muscle control, learning, and memory?
- Serotonin
- Acetylcholine (ACh) (correct)
- Dopamine
- Norepinephrine
What is the role of GABA as a neurotransmitter?
What is the role of GABA as a neurotransmitter?
- It acts as an excitatory neurotransmitter, involved in learning and memory.
- It acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter, reducing neuronal excitability. (correct)
- It regulates mood, pleasure, and reward.
- It affects alertness and arousal.
Which neurotransmitter is associated with the "fight or flight" response?
Which neurotransmitter is associated with the "fight or flight" response?
What is the function of the Axon Terminals?
What is the function of the Axon Terminals?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?
Which cranial nerve controls the muscles involved in chewing?
Which cranial nerve controls the muscles involved in chewing?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of taste on the anterior part of the tongue?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of taste on the anterior part of the tongue?
What is the medical term for the disorder commonly known as 'tic douloureux'?
What is the medical term for the disorder commonly known as 'tic douloureux'?
Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for swallowing?
Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for swallowing?
What is the primary function of the optic nerve (CN II)?
What is the primary function of the optic nerve (CN II)?
Which cranial nerve controls the movement of the tongue?
Which cranial nerve controls the movement of the tongue?
What is the medical term for the condition characterized by paralysis on one side of the face?
What is the medical term for the condition characterized by paralysis on one side of the face?
Which division of the nervous system is responsible for regulating involuntary functions like respiration, heart rate, and digestion?
Which division of the nervous system is responsible for regulating involuntary functions like respiration, heart rate, and digestion?
What are the fundamental units of the nervous system?
What are the fundamental units of the nervous system?
Which neurotransmitter abnormality is associated with conditions like epilepsy and neurodegenerative disorders?
Which neurotransmitter abnormality is associated with conditions like epilepsy and neurodegenerative disorders?
Imbalances in which neurotransmitter are linked to mood disorders such as depression and anxiety?
Imbalances in which neurotransmitter are linked to mood disorders such as depression and anxiety?
Which neurotransmitter acts as natural painkillers and contributes to feelings of well-being and pleasure?
Which neurotransmitter acts as natural painkillers and contributes to feelings of well-being and pleasure?
What neurotransmitter plays a role in regulating wakefulness and allergic responses?
What neurotransmitter plays a role in regulating wakefulness and allergic responses?
Which neurotransmitter is associated with conditions like seizures and serotonin syndrome?
Which neurotransmitter is associated with conditions like seizures and serotonin syndrome?
What neurotransmitter abnormality is related to anxiety, restlessness, and high blood pressure?
What neurotransmitter abnormality is related to anxiety, restlessness, and high blood pressure?
Low levels of which neurotransmitter are associated with Parkinson's disease?
Low levels of which neurotransmitter are associated with Parkinson's disease?
