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What are the three main parts of the typical neuron?
What are the three main parts of the typical neuron?
Where is the main body of the neuron found?
Where is the main body of the neuron found?
Which of the following is NOT a typical component of a neuron?
Which of the following is NOT a typical component of a neuron?
What is the rough endoplasmic reticulum primarily responsible for?
What is the rough endoplasmic reticulum primarily responsible for?
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What are the smooth endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus involved in?
What are the smooth endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus involved in?
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What is considered the basic functional unit of the brain?
What is considered the basic functional unit of the brain?
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What is housed in the mitochondrion and is the cell's energy source?
What is housed in the mitochondrion and is the cell's energy source?
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At which level of analysis does one focus on the interaction between multiple types of neurons and wider brain regions?
At which level of analysis does one focus on the interaction between multiple types of neurons and wider brain regions?
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How do neurons primarily communicate?
How do neurons primarily communicate?
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What is the approximate thickness of the neuronal membrane?
What is the approximate thickness of the neuronal membrane?
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Neurons differ from other non-neuronal cells by their:
Neurons differ from other non-neuronal cells by their:
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Which part of the neuron typically receives signals from other neurons?
Which part of the neuron typically receives signals from other neurons?
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What is the function of dendrites in neurons?
What is the function of dendrites in neurons?
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Which term describes neurons with a single neurite?
Which term describes neurons with a single neurite?
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What type of cells have star-shaped dendritic and somatic morphologies?
What type of cells have star-shaped dendritic and somatic morphologies?
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Where are the majority of synapses and receptors found in a neuron?
Where are the majority of synapses and receptors found in a neuron?
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Which function is directly correlated with the extraordinary diversity of neuron structures in the brain?
Which function is directly correlated with the extraordinary diversity of neuron structures in the brain?
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What term describes dendrites that have numerous branches?
What term describes dendrites that have numerous branches?
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What are the three components referred to as 'bones' in the cytoskeleton?
What are the three components referred to as 'bones' in the cytoskeleton?
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Which feature distinguishes the axon terminal from the axon?
Which feature distinguishes the axon terminal from the axon?
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What is the main function of axons in a neuron?
What is the main function of axons in a neuron?
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What is the synapse referred to in the context of neuron communication?
What is the synapse referred to in the context of neuron communication?
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Which type of synapse communicates using neurotransmitters?
Which type of synapse communicates using neurotransmitters?
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What is the key difference between afferent and efferent axons?
What is the key difference between afferent and efferent axons?
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Study Notes
Level of Analysis
- Molecular, Systems, Cellular, Behavioural, and Cognitive are the levels of analysis in the nervous system.
The Neuron Doctrine
- The neuron is the basic functional unit of the brain.
- Brain function and human behavior arise from the communication between different types of neurons.
- Neurons communicate using electrical and chemical signals.
- Understanding how neurons function is essential to understanding how the brain works.
The Typical Neuron
- A neuron is composed of soma, dendrites, and axon.
- Each compartment has specialized functions.
- The structure of neurons allows for unique functions compared to other non-neuronal cells.
The Cost of Ignorance: Nervous System Disorders
- Various disorders, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's, are associated with nervous system dysfunction.
The Cytoskeleton
- The cytoskeleton is not static and constantly changes.
- It provides internal scaffolding of the neuronal membrane.
- The cytoskeleton consists of microtubules, microfilaments, and neurofilaments.
The Axon Terminal
- The axon terminal contains synaptic vesicles, abundant membrane proteins, and a large number of mitochondria.
- These differences distinguish the axon terminal from the axon.
The Axon
- Axons are responsible for relaying information from one neuron to the next.
- The axon consists of the axon hillock, axon proper, and axon terminal.
- The axon differs from the soma in terms of ER extension and protein composition.
The Synapse
- The synapse is the point of communication between neurons.
- The axon is referred to as the presynaptic location of the neuron.
- Synaptic transmission occurs through electrical-to-chemical-to-electrical transformation.
Types of Synapses
- Chemical synapses communicate with chemicals (neurotransmitters).
- Electrical synapses communicate with electricity.
Flow of Information between Neurons
- Afferent axons carry information toward a particular point.
- Efferent axons carry information away from a point.
The Soma
- The soma is the main body of the neuron.
- It contains the nucleus and other organelles, including the rough endoplasmic reticulum.
The Soma Organelles
- The rough endoplasmic reticulum is a major site for protein synthesis.
- The nucleus is responsible for gene expression, transcription, and RNA processing.
- The smooth endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus are involved in protein trafficking and regulation.
The Neuronal Membrane
- The neuronal membrane is a barrier that encloses the cytoplasm.
- It is approximately 5 nanometers thick.
- Protein concentration varies, and discrete membrane regions influence neuronal function.
Mitochondrion
- The mitochondrion is the site of cellular respiration.
- It houses the Krebs cycle and is the cell's energy source.
Dendrites
- Dendrites act as the "antennae" of neurons, receiving information relayed from axons.
- Dendrites are responsible for receiving and processing information sent from the axons of other neurons.
- They have numerous branches, forming a dendritic tree.
- The majority of synapses and receptors are located on dendrites.
Classification Based on the Number of Neurites
- Unipolar neurons have a single neurite.
- Bipolar neurons have two neurites.
- Multipolar neurons have more than two neurites.
Classification Based on Dendritic and Somatic Morphologies
- Stellate cells have a star-shaped morphology.
- Pyramidal cells have a pyramid-shaped morphology.
- Dendrites can be smooth or spiny.
Neurons Structure Correlates with Function
- The diversity of neurons within the brain allows for the multitude of brain functions.
- Examples of these functions include thought processes, motor activity, pain, and senses.
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This quiz covers the basics of the neuron doctrine and the different levels of analysis in the nervous system, including molecular, systems, cellular, behavioural, and cognitive levels.
