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Neurons: Structure and Types
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What is the function of dendrites in neurons?

  • Receive signals and transmit them away from the cell body
  • Act as connectors between sensory and motor neurons
  • Receive signals and transmit them towards the cell body (correct)
  • Transmit motor commands to muscles and glands

    • Which type of neurons transmit sensory information from sensory receptors to the CNS?

  • Interneurons
  • Motor Neurons
  • Sensory Neurons (correct)
  • Connector Neurons

    • What are neurotransmitters?

  • Signals transmitted from dendrites to the cell body
  • Electrical signals that travel along the axon
  • Chemical messengers released at synapses to transmit signals between neurons (correct)
  • Connectors between sensory and motor neurons

    • What is the role of interneurons in the nervous system?

    <p>Serve as connectors between sensory and motor neurons within the CNS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of a neuron carries signals away from the cell body to other neurons, muscles, or glands?

    <p>Axon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do neurons communicate with each other?

    <p>Through electrical and chemical signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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