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Which part of the neuron has the function of receiving information?
Which part of the neuron has the function of receiving information?
- Axons
- Dendrites (correct)
- Peripheral nervous system
- Central nervous system
What is the function of the peripheral nervous system?
What is the function of the peripheral nervous system?
- Transmits electrochemical messages
- Interprets sensory information
- Controls all other organ systems
- Carries out motor functions (correct)
What happens when neurons are destroyed by disease?
What happens when neurons are destroyed by disease?
- They lose their ability to divide
- They cannot be replaced (correct)
- They carry out motor functions
- They transmit electrochemical messages
What does the central nervous system control?
What does the central nervous system control?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for carrying out motor functions based on sensory decisions?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for carrying out motor functions based on sensory decisions?
What is the main function of neurons?
What is the main function of neurons?
Which type of glial cell forms myelin in the CNS?
Which type of glial cell forms myelin in the CNS?
What is the function of the blood-brain barrier in the CNS?
What is the function of the blood-brain barrier in the CNS?
Where is cerebrospinal fluid located within the CNS?
Where is cerebrospinal fluid located within the CNS?
What is the main function of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?
What is the main function of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?
Which cells form an intimate covering layer over large neuronal cell bodies in the ganglia of the PNS?
Which cells form an intimate covering layer over large neuronal cell bodies in the ganglia of the PNS?
What does the depolarization of the axon membrane imply?
What does the depolarization of the axon membrane imply?
What provides an electrical connection between cells in the nervous system?
What provides an electrical connection between cells in the nervous system?
Which part of the central nervous system descends into the vertebral canal and ends around the level of the first or second lumbar vertebra?
Which part of the central nervous system descends into the vertebral canal and ends around the level of the first or second lumbar vertebra?
What is the main function of astrocytes in the nervous system?
What is the main function of astrocytes in the nervous system?
What is the main role of the central nervous system (CNS)?
What is the main role of the central nervous system (CNS)?
What happens when neurons are destroyed by disease?
What happens when neurons are destroyed by disease?
What is the function of the dendrites in a neuron?
What is the function of the dendrites in a neuron?
What is the main function of astrocytes in the nervous system?
What is the main function of astrocytes in the nervous system?
Where is cerebrospinal fluid located within the CNS?
Where is cerebrospinal fluid located within the CNS?
What is the general function of the nervous system?
What is the general function of the nervous system?
What is the main function of microglia cells in the CNS?
What is the main function of microglia cells in the CNS?
Where is the area called the subarachnoid space located?
Where is the area called the subarachnoid space located?
What is the specific function of ependymal cells in the CNS?
What is the specific function of ependymal cells in the CNS?
What is the primary role of satellite cells in the PNS?
What is the primary role of satellite cells in the PNS?
Which part of the neuron provides an electrical connection between cells?
Which part of the neuron provides an electrical connection between cells?
What is the primary function of astrocytes in the nervous system?
What is the primary function of astrocytes in the nervous system?
What is the primary function of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?
What is the primary function of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?
Which part of the central nervous system includes a blood-brain barrier (BBB)?
Which part of the central nervous system includes a blood-brain barrier (BBB)?
What is the specific function of oligodendrocytes in the CNS?
What is the specific function of oligodendrocytes in the CNS?
Where does cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) primarily function within the CNS?
Where does cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) primarily function within the CNS?
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