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What is the primary role of dendrites in a neuron?
What is the primary role of dendrites in a neuron?
- To generate additional cellular energy
- To increase the surface area for signal reception (correct)
- To transmit electrical impulses away from the cell body
- To maintain cell health and process signals
Which structure is primarily responsible for integrating information within a neuron?
Which structure is primarily responsible for integrating information within a neuron?
- Cell body (correct)
- Axon
- Dendrites
- Synapse
What is the correct sequence of signal transmission in a neuron?
What is the correct sequence of signal transmission in a neuron?
- Axon -> Dendrites -> Cell Body
- Dendrites -> Axon -> Cell Body
- Dendrites -> Cell Body -> Axon (correct)
- Cell Body -> Dendrites -> Axon
What role does the axon play in a neuron?
What role does the axon play in a neuron?
Which of the following statements about neurons is false?
Which of the following statements about neurons is false?
Which statement best describes the role of the cell body in a neuron?
Which statement best describes the role of the cell body in a neuron?
What distinguishes axons from dendrites in their function?
What distinguishes axons from dendrites in their function?
Which component of a neuron is primarily responsible for increasing the cell's ability to receive signals?
Which component of a neuron is primarily responsible for increasing the cell's ability to receive signals?
In the pathway of transmission within a neuron, which structure acts first after receiving a signal?
In the pathway of transmission within a neuron, which structure acts first after receiving a signal?
Which function is not typically associated with the cell body of a neuron?
Which function is not typically associated with the cell body of a neuron?
How do neurons primarily communicate with each other?
How do neurons primarily communicate with each other?
Which of the following accurately depicts the function of a neuron as a whole?
Which of the following accurately depicts the function of a neuron as a whole?
What is one characteristic of dendrites that supports their function in neurons?
What is one characteristic of dendrites that supports their function in neurons?
Which of these processes occurs after dendrites receive a signal?
Which of these processes occurs after dendrites receive a signal?
Flashcards
Neuron Function
Neuron Function
Neurons transmit information throughout the body using electrical and chemical signals.
Neuron Cell Body
Neuron Cell Body
The neuron's control center, containing the nucleus and maintaining cell health.
Dendrites Function
Dendrites Function
Receive signals from other neurons or receptors, increasing a neuron's input capacity.
Axon Function
Axon Function
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Neuron Signal Path
Neuron Signal Path
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Neuron
Neuron
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Soma/Cell Body
Soma/Cell Body
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Dendrites
Dendrites
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Axon
Axon
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Neuron Signal Path
Neuron Signal Path
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Neuron Function
Neuron Function
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Soma Function
Soma Function
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Dendrite Function
Dendrite Function
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Axon Function
Axon Function
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