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?

<p>Betz cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of stellate cells?

<p>They are the principal interneurons of the cortex (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the dendrite in pyramidal cells?

<p>From the apex of the cell (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of synapses in pyramidal cells?

<p>They are the sites of synaptic contact (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Their ability to modify synapses selectively (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the site of synaptic contact in pyramidal cells?

<p>The dendritic spines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Their ability to have apical dendrites with dendritic spines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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