16 Questions
Which part of the brain is involved in memory heterogeneity?
Hippocampus
What is the primary function of neuroplasticity?
Adaptation to changing circumstances
In which stage of life is neuroplasticity high according to the given information?
Childhood
What type of changes are associated with short term memory according to the text?
Temporary chemical/synaptic changes
Which part of the brain receives, transforms, and stores information as memory?
Cerebrum
What is the half-time of neuronal proteins?
6-14 days
What is the ability of the neuron to respond to stimuli called?
Excitability
Which cells secrete NGF (nerve growth factor) in developing and regeneration?
Schwann cells
What do Schwann cells secrete in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
Myelin
What is the function of the perypheral nervous system histology component called 'Free nerve endings'?
Detect pain and temperature
What does the combination of stimuli induce in a given system of neurons?
Permanent changes
Which part of the nervous system is embedded in the perineurium?
Peripheral nerve roots
What increases during learning in the neuron's metabolism?
Carbohydrate metabolism
What are changes in the efficiency of synapses related to?
Both short-term and long-term memory
Which part of the brain is responsible for long-lasting long-term memory?
Cerebrum
What does the plasticity of synapses refer to?
Ability to form new synapses and change neurotransmitter type
Test your knowledge of the histology of the nervous system, learning, and memory with this quiz. Explore topics such as neuronal plasticity, synaptic plasticity, nervous ganglia, and the cellular basis of memory formation.
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