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Which part of a neuron is responsible for receiving information?
Which part of a neuron is responsible for receiving information?
- Axon
- Terminal Buttons
- Dendrites (correct)
- Soma
In a neuron, what is the function of the Axon?
In a neuron, what is the function of the Axon?
- Integrate incoming signals
- Pass information along to other neurons (correct)
- Receive information
- Pass information to the Soma
Which type of neuron has one axon and many dendrites emerging from the soma?
Which type of neuron has one axon and many dendrites emerging from the soma?
- Unipolar neurons
- Bipolar neurons
- Sensory neurons
- Multipolar neurons (correct)
What is the role of sensory neurons in the nervous system?
What is the role of sensory neurons in the nervous system?
Which component of a neuron carries information to the terminal buttons?
Which component of a neuron carries information to the terminal buttons?
What is the main process involved in brain development regarding connections between neurons?
What is the main process involved in brain development regarding connections between neurons?
What is the main function of sodium-potassium pumps on the cell membrane?
What is the main function of sodium-potassium pumps on the cell membrane?
During resting potential, what ions are more concentrated inside the cell?
During resting potential, what ions are more concentrated inside the cell?
What is the significance of stimulation arriving at the dendrites of a neuron?
What is the significance of stimulation arriving at the dendrites of a neuron?
Which type of transporter actively transports molecules across a membrane?
Which type of transporter actively transports molecules across a membrane?
What is the ratio of Na+ ions pumped out of the cell to K+ ions pumped into the cell by sodium-potassium pumps?
What is the ratio of Na+ ions pumped out of the cell to K+ ions pumped into the cell by sodium-potassium pumps?
Which event occurs when many different neurons stimulate the dendrites of a neuron?
Which event occurs when many different neurons stimulate the dendrites of a neuron?
What is the role of Nodes of Ranvier in the transmission of the action potential?
What is the role of Nodes of Ranvier in the transmission of the action potential?
What initiates the opening of sodium ion channels in a neuron?
What initiates the opening of sodium ion channels in a neuron?
At what membrane potential does the sodium ions rush into the cell during an action potential?
At what membrane potential does the sodium ions rush into the cell during an action potential?
What is the immediate consequence of potassium ions exiting the cell during an action potential?
What is the immediate consequence of potassium ions exiting the cell during an action potential?
What is the function of sodium-potassium pumps after an action potential is generated?
What is the function of sodium-potassium pumps after an action potential is generated?
Which drug may interfere with the function of sodium channels and affect action potentials in neurons?
Which drug may interfere with the function of sodium channels and affect action potentials in neurons?
