3 Questions
Which term refers to the brief electrical signal that travels along the membrane of a neuron or muscle cell?
Action potential
Which of the following terms is associated with nerve fibers that carry sensory information from the body to the central nervous system (CNS)?
Afferent
What is the term for an automatic and involuntary response to a stimulus?
Reflex
Test your knowledge of neurophysiology and nerve cell signaling with this quiz. Identify the brief electrical signal that travels along the membrane of a neuron or muscle cell, as well as the term that refers to nerve fibers carrying sensory information to the central nervous system. Challenge yourself to correctly identify the term associated with nerve fibers carrying motor commands.
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