6 Questions
What is the primary function of dendrites in a neuron?
To send and receive information from other neurons.
Where is the nucleus of a neuron located?
In the soma.
What is the role of the Nodes of Ranvier in the axon?
To generate a fast electrical impulse along the axon.
What is the function of Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system?
To produce the myelin sheath around neuronal axons.
Where are synapses typically found in a neuron?
At the axon terminals.
What is the role of the axon hillock in a neuron?
To connect the axon to the soma.
Test your knowledge of the different parts of a neuron and their roles in transmitting information. This quiz covers dendrites, soma, axon, and nodes of Ranvier.
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