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Which type of neuron has a single dendrite at one end and a single axon at the other end?
Which type of neuron has a single dendrite at one end and a single axon at the other end?
- Unipolar neuron
- Multipolar neuron
- Bipolar neuron (correct)
- Sensory neuron
What causes neurotransmitter release at the axon terminal?
What causes neurotransmitter release at the axon terminal?
- Interaction with other neurons
- The presence of dendrites
- Chemical reactions within the neuron
- Information in the form of an electrical signal (correct)
Which type of neuron is the most common and has numerous dendrites and a single axon?
Which type of neuron is the most common and has numerous dendrites and a single axon?
- Sensory neuron
- Bipolar neuron
- Multipolar neuron (correct)
- Unipolar neuron
What is the most serious type of meningitis mentioned in the text?
What is the most serious type of meningitis mentioned in the text?
What causes the appearance of darker gray matter in the brain cortex?
What causes the appearance of darker gray matter in the brain cortex?
What is the primary function of white matter in the brain?
What is the primary function of white matter in the brain?
Where is the gray matter located in the spinal cord?
Where is the gray matter located in the spinal cord?
What causes hydrocephalus in the brain ventricles?
What causes hydrocephalus in the brain ventricles?
Which structure produces cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricular system of the brain?
Which structure produces cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricular system of the brain?
What is the primary function of astrocytes in the brain?
What is the primary function of astrocytes in the brain?
Which type of glial cell is responsible for myelination in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
Which type of glial cell is responsible for myelination in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
What is the main function of microglia in the brain?
What is the main function of microglia in the brain?
How do oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells contribute to neuronal function?
How do oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells contribute to neuronal function?
Which type of neuron is responsible for executing a response to sensory stimuli?
Which type of neuron is responsible for executing a response to sensory stimuli?
What is the function of microglia in the brain?
What is the function of microglia in the brain?
Which glial cells are responsible for myelination in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
Which glial cells are responsible for myelination in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
What is the main function of ependymal cells in the brain?
What is the main function of ependymal cells in the brain?
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