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What are the three main categories into which neurons can be broadly divided?
What are the three main categories into which neurons can be broadly divided?
- Receptors, transmitters, and connectors
- Input, output, and processing neurons
- Conscious, subconscious, and unconscious neurons
- Sensory, motor, and interneurons (correct)
Which type of neurons are involved in the process of generating a physical response?
Which type of neurons are involved in the process of generating a physical response?
- Interneurons
- Sensory neurons
- Motor neurons (correct)
- Receptor neurons
What is the role of interneurons in the brain?
What is the role of interneurons in the brain?
- Receiving sensory input
- Generating physical responses
- Processing and storing information (correct)
- Facilitating external communication
How are neurons described in the text?
How are neurons described in the text?
What does the text suggest about the interconnectedness of neurons in the brain?
What does the text suggest about the interconnectedness of neurons in the brain?
How does the text compare the interconnected cells in the brain to computers?
How does the text compare the interconnected cells in the brain to computers?
According to the passage, what happens to neurons as we age?
According to the passage, what happens to neurons as we age?
What is the primary function of glial cells in the brain?
What is the primary function of glial cells in the brain?
Which of the following statements about neurons is true, according to the passage?
Which of the following statements about neurons is true, according to the passage?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the functions of neurons in the passage?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the functions of neurons in the passage?
According to the passage, what is the significance of increased interconnectivity among neurons?
According to the passage, what is the significance of increased interconnectivity among neurons?
What is the site of action for abused drugs, according to the passage?
What is the site of action for abused drugs, according to the passage?
