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Neuroscience Quiz on Neurons

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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?

Cell body (correct)

Axon

Dendrites

Synapse

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?

Transmitting electrical impulses away from the cell body Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about neurons is false?

Dendrites primarily transmit impulses to other neurons. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the role of the cell body in a neuron?

It maintains the cell's health and processes incoming signals. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes axons from dendrites in their function?

Axons transmit impulses away from the cell body, while dendrites receive them. Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a neuron is primarily responsible for increasing the cell's ability to receive signals?

Dendrites Signup and view all the answers

In the pathway of transmission within a neuron, which structure acts first after receiving a signal?

Dendrites Signup and view all the answers

Which function is not typically associated with the cell body of a neuron?

Receiving signals from sensory receptors Signup and view all the answers

How do neurons primarily communicate with each other?

Via electrical impulses and chemical signals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately depicts the function of a neuron as a whole?

To integrate, process, and transmit information Signup and view all the answers

What is one characteristic of dendrites that supports their function in neurons?

They are equipped with receptors to enhance signal reception. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these processes occurs after dendrites receive a signal?

The cell body processes the signals and generates an electrical impulse. Signup and view all the answers