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What type of neuron is made up of pseudounipolar structures and participates in sensory transduction?

  • Motor Neuron
  • Bipolar Neuron
  • Pseudounipolar Neuron (correct)
  • Multipolar Neuron
  • Which structure is primarily composed of nerve cell bodies and is embedded in neuroglia?

  • Dendrites
  • White Matter
  • Gray Matter (correct)
  • Fiber Tracts
  • What type of structures are fiber tracts within the CNS primarily composed of?

  • Dendrites
  • Cell Bodies
  • Bundles of Axons (correct)
  • Synapses
  • Which structure functions as a collection of cell bodies of primary sensory neurons?

    <p>Dorsal Root Ganglion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Axons are responsible for conducting information in which direction?

    <p>Away from the cell body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of pseudounipolar neurons in the nervous system?

    <p>Sensory transduction and modulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT found in gray matter?

    <p>Axons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'ganglia' refers to which of the following structures?

    <p>Clusters of Nerve Cell Bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure primarily consists of the neuron's receptive regions?

    <p>Dendrites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure connects the pons superiorly to the spinal cord inferiorly?

    <p>Medulla oblongata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of neuron is primarily associated with the olfactory cell?

    <p>Bipolar neuron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option describes the basic structural component that conducts impulses away from the nerve cell body?

    <p>Axon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes myelinated nerve fibers compared to non-myelinated fibers?

    <p>They are surrounded by a myelin sheath.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structural type of neuron corresponds to the retina?

    <p>Bipolar neuron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neuron type features a fused dendrite and a single axon?

    <p>Pseudounipolar neuron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true regarding the classification of ganglia in the CNS?

    <p>Ganglia are collections of neurons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The dorsal root ganglion is best classified as which type of neuron?

    <p>Pseudounipolar neuron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the nuclei found in the medulla oblongata?

    <p>To facilitate connections for both ascending and descending nerve fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary site for the initiation of action potentials in a neuron?

    <p>Axon Hillock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is NOT characteristic of Golgi type II cells?

    <p>Myelinated axons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sensory modality is an exception to somatosensory perception?

    <p>Smell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How thick is each lamella of the myelin in mature myelinated nerve fibers?

    <p>13 to 18 nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under normal conditions, where does an action potential NOT originate?

    <p>Plasma membrane of the cell body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the initial segment of the axon?

    <p>Highest excitability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of neurons have no axon and are generally categorized as anaxonic?

    <p>Golgi type II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for bundles of nerve fibers in the peripheral nervous system?

    <p>Peripheral nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT true about the nerve fibers with laminated myelin?

    <p>Each lamella has variable thickness between 10 to 12 nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is the site of action potential generation in neurons?

    <p>Axon Hillock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following neurons has many dendrites and is involved in interneuron activities?

    <p>Multipolar neuron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of neuron has a fused dendrite and a single axon?

    <p>Pseudounipolar neuron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of neuron is primarily responsible for sense of smell?

    <p>Bipolar neuron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The neurites responsible for sensory input to a nerve cell are primarily found in which structure?

    <p>Dendrites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes unipolar neurons?

    <p>They have an axon but no dendrites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of neuron is mainly found in the trigeminal ganglia?

    <p>Pseudounipolar neuron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of multipolar neurons?

    <p>Relay signals between sensory and motor neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about nerve fibers in the central nervous system is correct?

    <p>They are often called nerve tracts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes graded potentials according to the provided information?

    <p>They are proportional to the strength of the stimulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about graded potentials is incorrect based on the content?

    <p>They generally have a large amplitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which glial cell type is primarily responsible for producing the myelin sheath in the peripheral nervous system?

    <p>Schwann cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of action potentials, what does the term 'saltatory conduction' refer to?

    <p>The jumping of action potentials from node to node</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of graded potentials?

    <p>They travel long distances without decreasing in amplitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do neurotransmitters play in the generation of graded potentials?

    <p>They stimulate voltage-gated channels to open</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about action potentials is incorrect?

    <p>Action potentials occur in a graded fashion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Schwann cells in the nervous system?

    <p>They form myelin sheaths around peripheral nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following characteristics is NOT applicable to graded potentials?

    <p>They are propagated without decrement over long distances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nervous System Organization

    • Central nervous system (CNS) bundles of axons are labeled as nerves tracts.
    • Peripheral nervous system (PNS) bundles of axons are referred to as peripheral nerves.
    • Dorsal root ganglion contains cell bodies of primary sensory neurons, specifically pseudounipolar neurons.

    Types of Neurons

    • Bipolar Neurons: Found in the olfactory epithelium and retina; possess one axon and one dendrite.
    • Multipolar Neurons: Commonly act as interneurons or association neurons; characterized by multiple dendrites.
    • Pseudounipolar Neurons: Single structure that includes a fused dendrite and axon; found in trigeminal ganglia.
    • Unipolar Neurons: Have an axon but no true dendrites.

    Neuronal Structures

    • Soma: The cell body of a neuron; contains the nucleus.
    • Dendrites: Afferent processes that receive information and conduct it toward the soma; responsible for graded potentials.
    • Axons: Efferent processes that conduct impulses away from the soma; enables action potentials.

    Neuronal Functionality

    • Action potentials originate at the axon hillock, the most excitable part of the axon.
    • Myelin sheath, produced by Schwann cells in PNS and oligodendrocytes in CNS, speeds up impulse conduction via saltatory conduction.

    Electrical Impulses

    • Graded potentials can result from external stimuli or neurotransmitters at synapses.
    • All graded potentials are characterized by their proportionality to the strength of the stimulus, except for those involving specific ion channels.

    Miscellaneous Facts

    • The collections of nerve cell bodies in the CNS are called nuclei, not ganglia.
    • In terms of thickness, myelinated fibers are generally thicker than non-myelinated fibers.
    • Somatosensory pathways include all sensations except smell and taste, which are processed differently.

    Classification of Neurons by Type

    • Pyramidal cells fall under the category of multipolar neurons.
    • Golgi type II neurons are typically associated with projection fibers and are characterized by anaxonic structure.

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