Histology of the Central Nervous System

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What is the characteristic of dendritic spines in pyramidal cells?

They are the sites of Golgi apparatus

They are involved in axonal transport

They are the preferential site of synaptic contact (correct)

They are the location of mRNA synthesis

What is the function of pyramidal cells in the cortex?

They are the principal output neurons of the cortex (correct)

They are the principal interneurons of the cortex

They are responsible for the maintenance of the myelin sheath

They are involved in the regulation of the blood-brain barrier

What is the characteristic of axons in pyramidal cells?

They are short and branched

They are involved in the reception of synaptic input

They are responsible for the storage of neurotransmitters

They are long and unbranched (correct)

What is the name of the largest pyramidal cells?

Betz cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of stellate cells?

They are the principal interneurons of the cortex Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the dendrite in pyramidal cells?

From the apex of the cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of synapses in pyramidal cells?

They are the sites of synaptic contact Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of pyramidal cells that may be involved in learning?

Their ability to modify synapses selectively Signup and view all the answers

What is the site of synaptic contact in pyramidal cells?

The dendritic spines Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of pyramidal cells that distinguishes them from other neurons?

Their ability to have apical dendrites with dendritic spines Signup and view all the answers

Histology of the Central Nervous System

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What is the characteristic of dendritic spines in pyramidal cells?

What is the function of pyramidal cells in the cortex?

What is the characteristic of axons in pyramidal cells?

What is the name of the largest pyramidal cells?

What is the characteristic of stellate cells?

What is the origin of the dendrite in pyramidal cells?

What is the function of synapses in pyramidal cells?

What is the characteristic of pyramidal cells that may be involved in learning?

What is the site of synaptic contact in pyramidal cells?

What is the characteristic of pyramidal cells that distinguishes them from other neurons?

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