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What is a distinct feature of each subclass of neurons?
What is a distinct feature of each subclass of neurons?
- Unique connections formed with other neurons
- Similar gene expression across different brain regions
- Similar biochemical and functional properties
- Distinct patterns of neurotransmitter-receptors (correct)
How many synapses can a Purkinje cell in the cerebellum form?
How many synapses can a Purkinje cell in the cerebellum form?
- Less than 500 synapses
- More than 10,000 synapses
- Over 1,000 synapses
- Over 100,000 synapses (correct)
What is the estimated number of synapses in the human brain?
What is the estimated number of synapses in the human brain?
- Over 1 trillion synapses
- More than 100 trillion synapses (correct)
- Less than 100 billion synapses
- More than 10 trillion synapses
What is a characteristic of neurons in the brain?
What is a characteristic of neurons in the brain?
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What is a key feature of the brain's circuitry?
What is a key feature of the brain's circuitry?
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What is unique about each neuronal subtype?
What is unique about each neuronal subtype?
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What is the function of specific brain circuits?
What is the function of specific brain circuits?
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What determines the function of each brain region?
What determines the function of each brain region?
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What is the result of diverse neuronal subtypes and their connections?
What is the result of diverse neuronal subtypes and their connections?
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What is the significance of the unique connections formed between neurons?
What is the significance of the unique connections formed between neurons?
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