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What is the primary function of dendrites in a neuron?
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?
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?
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?
What is a characteristic of neural stem cells?
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What is the term for the knobs at the end of axon terminals?
What is the term for the knobs at the end of axon terminals?
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What is a unique feature of neurons in terms of their lifespan?
What is a unique feature of neurons in terms of their lifespan?
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What is the term for the processes that extend from the cell body of a neuron?
What is the term for the processes that extend from the cell body of a neuron?
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What is the function of axons in a neuron?
What is the function of axons in a neuron?
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What is a characteristic of neurons in terms of their metabolic rate?
What is a characteristic of neurons in terms of their metabolic rate?
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What is a feature of neurons in terms of cell division?
What is a feature of neurons in terms of cell division?
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