Nerve Physiology Quiz

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Which of the following is a component of the nervous system?

  • Liver
  • Muscle
  • Bone
  • Neuron (correct)

What is the resting membrane potential?

  • The electrical potential difference across a neuron's membrane when it is at rest
  • The electrical potential difference across a neuron's membrane when it is not transmitting signals (correct)
  • The electrical potential difference across a neuron's membrane when it is actively transmitting signals
  • The electrical potential difference across a neuron's membrane when it is depolarized

What is the main function of neuroglia?

  • To release neurotransmitters
  • To transmit electrical signals
  • To support and protect neurons (correct)
  • To generate action potentials

What is the major difference between electrical synapses and chemical synapses?

<p>Electrical synapses allow bidirectional transmission of signals, while chemical synapses allow unidirectional transmission (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three major categories of neurotransmitters?

<p>Glutamate, GABA, glycine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is responsible for conducting nerve impulses in only one direction in the ventral and dorsal spinal nerves?

<p>Bell-Magendie Law (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of neuroglia?

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the nervous system?

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What is the major difference between fast axonal transport and slow axonal transport?

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Which of the following is responsible for transmitting information between neurons at a synapse?

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Study Notes

Nervous System Components

  • The nervous system consists of multiple components, including neurons, glial cells, and others.

Resting Membrane Potential

  • The resting membrane potential is the electrical potential difference across the cell membrane when the neuron is not stimulated, typically around -70mV.

Neuroglia Function

  • Neuroglia, or glial cells, provide support and maintenance functions for neurons, including supplying oxygen and nutrients, removing waste, and providing structural support.

Synapse Comparison

  • Electrical synapses: direct, gap-junction-mediated communication between neurons, allowing simultaneous activity.
  • Chemical synapses: indirect communication, using neurotransmitters to transmit signals between neurons.

Neurotransmitter Categories

  • The three major categories of neurotransmitters are:
    • Excitatory neurotransmitters (e.g., glutamate, aspartate)
    • Inhibitory neurotransmitters (e.g., GABA, glycine)
    • Modulatory neurotransmitters (e.g., acetylcholine, serotonin)

Nerve Impulse Conduction

  • The node of Ranvier in myelinated axons is responsible for conducting nerve impulses in only one direction in the ventral and dorsal spinal nerves.

Non-Nervous System Component

  • The blood is not a component of the nervous system.

Axonal Transport

  • Fast axonal transport involves rapid, microtubule-dependent movement of organelles and vesicles.
  • Slow axonal transport involves slower, actin-dependent movement of cytoskeletal elements.

Synaptic Transmission

  • Neurotransmitters are responsible for transmitting information between neurons at a synapse.

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