Nervous System Quiz
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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?

  • Chemoreceptors
  • Mechanoreceptors (correct)
  • Thermoreceptors
  • Photoreceptors

    • 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?

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

    Where are the action potentials interpreted in the brain or spinal cord?

    <p>Regions of the brain specific to the type of stimulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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