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Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving and transmitting information?
Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving and transmitting information?
- Axon
- Nucleus
- Dendrites (correct)
- Cell body
Which type of neuron has several dendrites and one axon?
Which type of neuron has several dendrites and one axon?
- Interneuron
- Bipolar neuron
- Pseudounipolar neuron
- Multipolar neuron (correct)
Which functional classification of neurons carries nerve impulses from the CNS to an effector (e.g. muscle or gland)?
Which functional classification of neurons carries nerve impulses from the CNS to an effector (e.g. muscle or gland)?
- Interneurons
- Sensory neurons
- Pseudounipolar neurons
- Motor neurons (correct)
Which cranial nerve is sensory only and responsible for smell?
Which cranial nerve is sensory only and responsible for smell?
Which cranial nerve is sensory for balance and hearing?
Which cranial nerve is sensory for balance and hearing?
Which nerve in the lumbosacral plexus is responsible for motor and sensory functions, and is commonly known as the 'funny bone'?
Which nerve in the lumbosacral plexus is responsible for motor and sensory functions, and is commonly known as the 'funny bone'?
Which nerve in the brachial plexus is responsible for motor and sensory functions in the triceps brachii and extensor muscles of the forearm?
Which nerve in the brachial plexus is responsible for motor and sensory functions in the triceps brachii and extensor muscles of the forearm?
Which type of neuron is found completely within the CNS and provides a link between sensory neurons and motor neurons?
Which type of neuron is found completely within the CNS and provides a link between sensory neurons and motor neurons?
Which nerve in the brachial plexus is responsible for sensory taste and motor fibers to the face?
Which nerve in the brachial plexus is responsible for sensory taste and motor fibers to the face?
Which part of the neuron contains the nucleus, ribosomes, mitochondria, and apparatus necessary for metabolic activity?
Which part of the neuron contains the nucleus, ribosomes, mitochondria, and apparatus necessary for metabolic activity?
Which part of the nervous system controls voluntary actions?
Which part of the nervous system controls voluntary actions?
What is the function of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
What is the function of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
What is the source of intelligence, consciousness, and creativity?
What is the source of intelligence, consciousness, and creativity?
What are the two major parts of the nervous system?
What are the two major parts of the nervous system?
What are the specialized cells that transmit information rapidly in the nervous system called?
What are the specialized cells that transmit information rapidly in the nervous system called?
What is the function of the sensory input in the nervous system?
What is the function of the sensory input in the nervous system?
What is the function of the motor output in the nervous system?
What is the function of the motor output in the nervous system?
What is the most complex system in the body that regulates hundreds of activities simultaneously?
What is the most complex system in the body that regulates hundreds of activities simultaneously?
What carries sensory information to the brain and spinal cord in the nervous system?
What carries sensory information to the brain and spinal cord in the nervous system?
What is the function of the central nervous system (CNS)?
What is the function of the central nervous system (CNS)?
Which type of neuron has a short single process that branches like a T?
Which type of neuron has a short single process that branches like a T?
Which nerve in the lumbosacral plexus is responsible for motor and sensory functions in hamstrings?
Which nerve in the lumbosacral plexus is responsible for motor and sensory functions in hamstrings?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for motor fibers to the eye muscles?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for motor fibers to the eye muscles?
Which nerve in the brachial plexus is responsible for sensory taste and motor fibers to the face?
Which nerve in the brachial plexus is responsible for sensory taste and motor fibers to the face?
Which type of neuron carries nerve impulses from a receptor to the central nervous system (CNS)?
Which type of neuron carries nerve impulses from a receptor to the central nervous system (CNS)?
Which nerve in the brachial plexus is responsible for motor and sensory functions in the triceps brachii and extensor muscles of the forearm?
Which nerve in the brachial plexus is responsible for motor and sensory functions in the triceps brachii and extensor muscles of the forearm?
Which cranial nerve is sensory for vision?
Which cranial nerve is sensory for vision?
Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving and transmitting information?
Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving and transmitting information?
Which part of the nervous system consists of billions of neurons and supporting cells called neuroglial cells?
Which part of the nervous system consists of billions of neurons and supporting cells called neuroglial cells?
Which functional classification of neurons is found completely within the CNS and provides a link between sensory neurons and motor neurons?
Which functional classification of neurons is found completely within the CNS and provides a link between sensory neurons and motor neurons?
Which part of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord?
Which part of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord?
What is the function of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
What is the function of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
What are the specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information rapidly called?
What are the specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information rapidly called?
Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving and transmitting information?
Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving and transmitting information?
What is the source of intelligence, consciousness, creativity, and the ability to communicate and experience emotions?
What is the source of intelligence, consciousness, creativity, and the ability to communicate and experience emotions?
Which part of the nervous system controls voluntary actions?
Which part of the nervous system controls voluntary actions?
What is the function of the sensory input in the nervous system?
What is the function of the sensory input in the nervous system?
What is the function of the motor output in the nervous system?
What is the function of the motor output in the nervous system?
What are the two major parts of the nervous system?
What are the two major parts of the nervous system?
What carries sensory information to the brain and spinal cord in the nervous system?
What carries sensory information to the brain and spinal cord in the nervous system?
