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What is the function of dendrites in neurons?
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?
Which type of neurons transmit sensory information from sensory receptors to the CNS?
- Interneurons
- Motor Neurons
- Sensory Neurons (correct)
- Connector Neurons
What are neurotransmitters?
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?
What is the role of interneurons in the nervous system?
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Which part of a neuron carries signals away from the cell body to other neurons, muscles, or glands?
Which part of a neuron carries signals away from the cell body to other neurons, muscles, or glands?
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How do neurons communicate with each other?
How do neurons communicate with each other?
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