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What is the first step in the neural signaling process?
What is the first step in the neural signaling process?
- Action by effectors the muscles and glands
- Integration by interneurons in the central nervous system (CNS)
- Reception of information by a sensory receptor (correct)
- Transmission by an afferent neuron to the central nervous system (CNS)
What is the function of interneurons in the central nervous system (CNS)?
What is the function of interneurons in the central nervous system (CNS)?
- To transmit information from the CNS to effector cells
- To detect internal stimuli
- To transmit impulses from sensory receptors
- To sort and interpret information (correct)
What is the function of the myelin sheath?
What is the function of the myelin sheath?
- To insulate and facilitate the transmission of signals (correct)
- To transmit electrical and chemical signals
- To nourish and support neurons
- To detect external stimuli
What is the function of glial cells?
What is the function of glial cells?
What is the term for the gaps in the myelin sheath between successive Schwann cells?
What is the term for the gaps in the myelin sheath between successive Schwann cells?
What is the term for a mass of neuron cell bodies in the PNS?
What is the term for a mass of neuron cell bodies in the PNS?
What occurs during the integration of neural signals?
What occurs during the integration of neural signals?
What is the function of convergence in neural circuits?
What is the function of convergence in neural circuits?
What is the role of reverberating circuits in the nervous system?
What is the role of reverberating circuits in the nervous system?
What is the characteristic of a divergent neural circuit?
What is the characteristic of a divergent neural circuit?
What is necessary for reverberating circuits to function?
What is necessary for reverberating circuits to function?
What is the primary function of oligodendrocytes in the Central Nervous System (CNS)?
What is the primary function of oligodendrocytes in the Central Nervous System (CNS)?
What is the resting potential of a neuron and what is its magnitude?
What is the resting potential of a neuron and what is its magnitude?
What is the role of voltage-activated ion channels in generating an action potential?
What is the role of voltage-activated ion channels in generating an action potential?
What is the purpose of the refractory period in neuronal transmission?
What is the purpose of the refractory period in neuronal transmission?
What type of conduction occurs in myelinated neurons?
What type of conduction occurs in myelinated neurons?
What is the function of neurotransmitters in synaptic transmission?
What is the function of neurotransmitters in synaptic transmission?
What is the purpose of the sodium-potassium pump in maintaining the resting potential of a neuron?
What is the purpose of the sodium-potassium pump in maintaining the resting potential of a neuron?
What is the difference between EPSPs and IPSPs?
What is the difference between EPSPs and IPSPs?
What is the role of calcium ions in synaptic transmission?
What is the role of calcium ions in synaptic transmission?
What is the purpose of neural integration?
What is the purpose of neural integration?