12 Questions
What is the main function of dendrites in a neuron?
Receive impulses from other neurons
Which division of the nervous system is responsible for controlling movement of the eyes?
V: three different branches
Which type of neuron has a single axon and multiple dendrites?
Multipolar neuron
What is the function of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)?
Controls involuntary bodily functions
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for higher cognitive function?
Central nervous system
What is the main function of the Pure sensory division of the nervous system?
Collects sensory information
Which nerve is responsible for collecting sensory information related to taste?
Facial nerve
What is the function of the Special sensory II division of the nervous system?
Responsible for special sensory functions
Which type of neuron has a single process extending from the cell body that forms both an axon and a dendrite?
Bipolar neuron
What is the main function of the Somatic Nervous System (SNS)?
Controls voluntary movements and reflex arcs
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for protection, support, and nourishment of neurons?
Glial cells
What is the main function of the Pure motor sensory division of the nervous system?
Controls voluntary movements
Test your knowledge of the nervous system with this quiz on neuron structure and information transmission. Explore topics such as types of synapses, the function of axons and dendrites, and the electrical signaling within neurons.
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