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Which of the following is responsible for receiving information from other neurons?

  • Axon
  • Terminal Button
  • Dendrites (correct)
  • Soma
  • What is the function of the axon in a neuron?

  • Processing electrical information
  • Releasing neurotransmitters
  • Transmitting electrical information (correct)
  • Receiving information from other neurons
  • What is the main role of the neuron membrane?

  • Preventing free passage of molecules (correct)
  • Acting as receptors
  • Separating outside from inside of neurons
  • Transporting proteins
  • Which cells produce the myelin sheath in the central nervous system (CNS)?

    <p>Oligodendrocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the myelin sheath?

    <p>To increase the speed of conduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process called when the action potential jumps from one Node of Ranvier to another in a myelinated neuron?

    <p>Saltatory Conduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the action potential reaches the terminal button of a neuron?

    <p>Ca2+ channels open</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ion is primarily responsible for the positive charge outside of the neuron at rest?

    <p>Sodium (Na+)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate resting membrane potential of a neuron?

    <p>-70 mV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the sodium-potassium pump in a neuron?

    <p>To move sodium (Na+) ions outside of the neuron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when enough sodium (Na+) flows inside a neuron to reach a certain voltage threshold?

    <p>Voltage dependent sodium (Na+) channels close</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which plant genus is a member of the plant family Cannabaceae?

    <p>Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which compound is referred to as 'marijuana'?

    <p>Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which physician advocated for cannabis use in migraine?

    <p>William O’Shaughnessy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which organization opposed the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937?

    <p>American Medical Association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient culture used chili pepper to treat toothaches?

    <p>Mayan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug was derived from the latex in the husk of the poppy flower?

    <p>Opium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who made 'Vin Mariani', a mixture of wine and cocaine?

    <p>Angelo Mariani</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drug was removed from 'Vin Mariani' and Coca-Cola in the early 20th century?

    <p>Cocaine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three primary cannabis species?

    <p>Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What compounds can be found in the leaves and flowering tops of cannabis plants?

    <p>At least 489 distinct compounds among 18 different chemical classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who advocated for cannabis use in migraine?

    <p>Sir William Osler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current classification of marijuana?

    <p>Schedule 1 substance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the myelin sheath in neurons?

    <p>The myelin sheath protects the neuron and allows for faster conduction of action potentials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the action potential reaches the terminal button of a neuron?

    <p>When the action potential reaches the terminal button, Ca2+ channels open, causing fusion of synaptic vesicles with the membrane and release of neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of the neuron membrane?

    <p>The main role of the neuron membrane is to regulate the flow of ions and maintain the resting membrane potential.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate resting membrane potential of a neuron?

    <p>The approximate resting membrane potential of a neuron is -70mV.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some factors that contributed to the variable effectiveness of drugs in ancient times?

    <p>inconsistent preparation, poor methods of administration, lack of dosing control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some ancient cultures that used psychedelic mushrooms?

    <p>Australia, Serbia, Ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, China, Mayan and Aztec cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is opium derived from and what were some of its uses in ancient history?

    <p>Opium is derived from the latex in the husk of the poppy flower. It was used to provide pain relief, induce sleep, cure diarrhea, and improve libido.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed a method for refining the active ingredients in cocaine and what were some of its uses during that time?

    <p>Albert Niemann, a German chemist, developed a method for refining the active ingredients in cocaine. During that time, it was used to make a mixture called 'Vin Mariani' which was adored by elites and consumed by notable figures such as Thomas Edison, the Queen of Portugal, and the Pope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the functions of the dendrites and soma in a neuron?

    <p>The dendrites receive information from other neurons, while the soma is the core of the neuron's function, energy, and life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of axoplasmic transport and how does it work?

    <p>Axoplasmic transport is an active process that moves proteins and other matter along microtubule tracks. It can occur in two directions: anterograde (soma to terminal buttons) and retrograde (terminal buttons to soma). Kinesin attaches to the 'to be transported' anterograde item and moves it down the microtubules, while Dynein attaches to the 'to be transported' retrograde item and moves it up the microtubules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the neuron membrane and what proteins are inserted into it?

    <p>The neuron membrane, which is a phospholipid bilayer, separates the outside from the inside of neurons and prevents free passage of molecules (unless lipid soluble). Additionally, other proteins are inserted into the bilayer, including receptors, ion channels, and other membrane proteins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the sodium-potassium pump in maintaining the resting membrane potential of a neuron?

    <p>The sodium-potassium pump helps to maintain the resting membrane potential by actively transporting three sodium ions out of the neuron for every two potassium ions brought in, creating an imbalance of positive charge outside the neuron and negative charge inside.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the forces that surround a neuron and contribute to the movement of ions?

    <p>The forces that surround a neuron are diffusion and electrostatic pressure. Diffusion pressure causes ions to move from areas of high concentration to low concentration, while electrostatic pressure causes ions to move towards opposite charges and repel like charges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an action potential propagate along a neuron?

    <p>An action potential is propagated along a neuron through a domino effect. When the membrane potential of a localized section of the neuron reaches the threshold voltage, voltage-dependent sodium channels open, allowing sodium ions to flow in and trigger depolarization. The signal may decrease in strength as it moves to the next section of the neuron, but as long as it remains above the threshold voltage, the process repeats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during the repolarization phase of an action potential?

    <p>During the repolarization phase of an action potential, voltage-dependent potassium channels open, allowing potassium ions to flow out of the neuron. This helps to restore the negative membrane potential and bring the neuron back to its resting state. Additionally, the sodium-potassium pump actively transports ions to maintain the ion balance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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