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What is the major function of glial cells in the nervous system?
What is the major function of glial cells in the nervous system?
- Production of hormones
- Supportive, nutritive, and protective for nerve cells (correct)
- Transmission of nerve impulses
- Regulation of body temperature
What is the term for the part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and cytoplasm?
What is the term for the part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and cytoplasm?
- Cell body or perikaryon (correct)
- Neurofilament
- Axon
- Dendrite
Which type of neuron has only one fiber arising from each pole of the cell?
Which type of neuron has only one fiber arising from each pole of the cell?
- Bipolar neuron (correct)
- Multipolar neuron
- Pseudo-unipolar neuron
- Unipolar neuron
What is the name of the granules found in the cytoplasm of the cell body and dendrites?
What is the name of the granules found in the cytoplasm of the cell body and dendrites?
What is the main difference between the central and peripheral nervous systems?
What is the main difference between the central and peripheral nervous systems?
What is the role of neurofilaments in neurons?
What is the role of neurofilaments in neurons?
What is the term for the long, slender extension of a neuron that carries nerve impulses away from the cell body?
What is the term for the long, slender extension of a neuron that carries nerve impulses away from the cell body?
What is the function of motor neurons?
What is the function of motor neurons?
What is the most common type of neuron found in the human nervous system?
What is the most common type of neuron found in the human nervous system?
What type of neuron connects both motor and sensory neurons?
What type of neuron connects both motor and sensory neurons?
What is the function of neurofilaments in neurons?
What is the function of neurofilaments in neurons?
What is the site of contact between two successive neurons?
What is the site of contact between two successive neurons?
What is the part of the neuron that may be a dendrite, a cell body or an axon?
What is the part of the neuron that may be a dendrite, a cell body or an axon?
What type of synapse occurs when the end foot contacts a dendrite?
What type of synapse occurs when the end foot contacts a dendrite?
What type of synapse is characterized by the transport of impulses through gap junctions?
What type of synapse is characterized by the transport of impulses through gap junctions?
What is the function of sensory neurons?
What is the function of sensory neurons?
What is the dilated part of the axon terminal or the end foot?
What is the dilated part of the axon terminal or the end foot?
