4 Questions
Which part of a neuron is responsible for converting electrical charges to chemical messages?
Terminal buttons
What is the role of the myelin sheath in neuronal communication?
To insulate and protect the axon
What is the function of the nodes of Ranvier in neuronal communication?
To allow for faster conduction of electrical signals
What happens when chemical messages cross the synaptic cleft?
They are taken up by the postsynaptic terminal
Test your knowledge on the components and communication of neurons! This quiz covers dendrites, cell and nucleus, axons, myelin sheath, nodes of Ranvier, and terminal buttons.
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