11 Questions
What is the main purpose of the chapter on nervous tissue?
To understand how the nervous system helps maintain health and homeostasis
What are the functions of the nervous system?
Sensory, motor, and integrative
Which type of cells are found in nervous tissue?
Neurons and neuroglia
What is a characteristic of neurons?
Electrically excitable
What are the structural classifications of neurons?
Multipolar, bipolar, unipolar
What is the main function of the integrative aspect of the nervous system?
To analyze incoming sensory information and make decisions regarding appropriate behaviors
Which type of neuron communicates with each other via action potentials or graded potentials?
Interneurons
What is the function of Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes in the nervous system?
Producing myelin sheath
What determines the resting membrane potential of a non-conducting neuron?
Selective permeability of the neuron's membrane to Na+ and K+
Which type of channels in neurons respond to direct changes in membrane potential?
Voltage-gated channels
What type of neurons make up about half the volume of the nervous system?
Neuroglia
Test your knowledge about the purpose of the nervous system in maintaining homeostasis, the different branches of the nervous system, and the types of cells found in nervous tissue. This quiz covers Chapter 12 material including the layout of the nervous system.
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