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What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?
What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?
- Convert stimuli into electrical signals
- Transmit information away from the cell body
- Receive input from other neurons (correct)
- Deliver signals from stimulus to the brain
Which type of receptors are responsible for sensing movement, pressure, and tension?
Which type of receptors are responsible for sensing movement, pressure, and tension?
- Chemoreceptors
- Mechanoreceptors (correct)
- Thermoreceptors
- Photoreceptors
What is the main function of a neuron in the nervous system?
What is the main function of a neuron in the nervous system?
- Deliver signals from stimulus to the brain
- Receive input from other neurons
- Transmit information away from the cell body
- Convert stimuli into electrical signals (correct)
Which part of the neuron transmits information away from the cell body?
Which part of the neuron transmits information away from the cell body?
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Where are the action potentials interpreted in the brain or spinal cord?
Where are the action potentials interpreted in the brain or spinal cord?
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