10 Questions
What is the main function of a neuron?
To fire electric signals across a neural network
How do neurons communicate with other cells?
Via synapses using chemical neurotransmitters
When did the ability to generate electric signals first appear in evolution?
700 million years ago
What is the main component of nervous tissue in animals?
Neurons
Which organisms do not have nerve cells?
Plants and fungi
What is the main function of a neuron?
To transmit electric signals across a neural network
What was the predecessor of neurons 800 million years ago?
Peptidergic secretory cells
What is the specialized connection used by neurons to communicate with other cells?
Synapses
What is the key innovation in the evolution of the nervous system?
Ability to generate electric signals
Which organisms do not have nerve cells?
Plants and fungi
Test your knowledge of neurons and neural communication with this quiz! Explore the structure and function of neurons, synapses, and action potentials in the nervous system.
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