Neuron Classification and Neurotransmitter Release
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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?

  • 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?

  • Sensory neuron
  • Bipolar neuron
  • Multipolar neuron (correct)
  • Unipolar neuron

    • What is the most serious type of meningitis mentioned in the text?

    <p>Bacterial meningitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the appearance of darker gray matter in the brain cortex?

    <p>Presence of numerous cell bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of white matter in the brain?

    <p>Transmitting information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the gray matter located in the spinal cord?

    <p>In the center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes hydrocephalus in the brain ventricles?

    <p>Overproduction of CSF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure produces cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricular system of the brain?

    <p>Choroid plexus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of astrocytes in the brain?

    <p>Forming the blood-brain barrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of glial cell is responsible for myelination in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

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

    What is the main function of microglia in the brain?

    <p>Acting as the immune cells of the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells contribute to neuronal function?

    <p>Enhancing conduction velocity with myelination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of neuron is responsible for executing a response to sensory stimuli?

    <p>Motor neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of microglia in the brain?

    <p>Act as immune cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which glial cells are responsible for myelination in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

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

    What is the main function of ependymal cells in the brain?

    <p>Line the ventricles and secrete cerebrospinal fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

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