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Nervous System: Somatic and Visceral Motor Systems

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What is the primary function of dendrites in a neuron?

To conduct impulses towards the cell body (correct)
To transmit nerve impulses away from the cell body
To regulate the metabolic rate of the neuron
To provide structural support to the neuron

What happens to neurons in the absence of oxygen?

They enter a state of dormancy
They survive for an extended period of time
They become less sensitive to stimuli
They cannot survive for more than a few minutes (correct)

What is the term for the branches that extend from the axon at right angles?

Axon collaterals (correct)
Neuronal synapses
Dendritic spines
Axon terminals

What is a characteristic of neural stem cells?

They are only found in certain areas of the CNS (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the knobs at the end of axon terminals?

Boutons (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique feature of neurons in terms of their lifespan?

They can live and function for a lifetime (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the processes that extend from the cell body of a neuron?

Armlike processes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of axons in a neuron?

To transmit nerve impulses away from the cell body (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of neurons in terms of their metabolic rate?

They have an exceptionally high metabolic rate (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a feature of neurons in terms of cell division?

They cannot divide (A) Signup and view all the answers

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