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What is the function of afferent neurons in the nervous system?
What is the function of afferent neurons in the nervous system?
- Receive sensory input and transmit it towards the central nervous system (correct)
- Receive motor commands from the brain
- Connect between sensory and motor neurons
- Are responsible for protecting the nervous tissue
Where are the cell bodies of efferent neurons typically located?
Where are the cell bodies of efferent neurons typically located?
- Peripheral nervous system
- Within the effector tissues
- Central nervous system (correct)
- Adjacent to the spinal cord
Which class of neurons represents the majority of neurons in the human body?
Which class of neurons represents the majority of neurons in the human body?
- Neuralgia cells
- Efferent neurons
- Interneurons (correct)
- Afferent neurons
What is the main role of neuroglia cells in the central nervous system?
What is the main role of neuroglia cells in the central nervous system?
Which part of the neuron is responsible for most of the input to the neuron?
Which part of the neuron is responsible for most of the input to the neuron?
What is the metabolic center of the neuron?
What is the metabolic center of the neuron?
Which type of neuron carries sensory information towards the central nervous system?
Which type of neuron carries sensory information towards the central nervous system?
What is the structural and functional unit of the nervous system?
What is the structural and functional unit of the nervous system?
What type of synapses depend on the type of signaling used by neurons?
What type of synapses depend on the type of signaling used by neurons?
In neuron communication, what kind of signaling is used between neurons by synapses transmission?
In neuron communication, what kind of signaling is used between neurons by synapses transmission?
What ions play a main role in the mechanism of Action Potential AP?
What ions play a main role in the mechanism of Action Potential AP?
During neuron stimulation, which channels open faster allowing ions influx into the cell?
During neuron stimulation, which channels open faster allowing ions influx into the cell?
