L24 MCQ - Principles of CNS Neurotransmission Quiz

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Which type of cells are responsible for supporting the function of neurons?

  • Schwann cells
  • Oligodendrocytes
  • Microglia
  • Astrocytes (correct)

How many connections does each neuron typically have?

  • 100,000-1,000,000
  • 10,000-100,000
  • 1,000-10,000 (correct)
  • 1,000,000-10,000,000

What is the role of glia cells in the nervous system?

  • Synapse formation
  • Supporting function (correct)
  • Communication of information
  • Input integration of signal

What are the specialized sites where neurons communicate with other cells via neurotransmitters called?

<p>Synapses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four steps involved in neurotransmission?

<p>Synthesis, storage, release, termination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is neurotransmitter synthesis usually carried out?

<p>Cytosol (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of neurotransmitters that are small molecules?

<p>Classical NTs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are neuropeptides?

<p>Short peptides that are neuroactive (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells?

<p>Supporting function (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the email address of Prof. Adrienne Gorman?

<p><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the classical (small molecule) neurotransmitters?

<p>Arachidonic acid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the myelin sheath in the transmission of electrical signals?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Ca2+ in neurotransmitter release?

<p>It converts the electrical signal into a chemical signal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which proteins control the fusion of the synaptic vesicle membrane with the presynaptic membrane?

<p>SNARE proteins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following diseases is NOT associated with abnormalities in neurotransmission at neuromuscular synapses?

<p>Botulinum toxin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the heavy chain of botulinum toxin in the neuromuscular junction (NMJ)?

<p>It facilitates the entry of the toxin into neurons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the medical uses of botulinum toxin?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main kinds of neurotransmitter receptors?

<p>Ionotropic and metabotropic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do ionotropic receptors differ from metabotropic receptors?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main mechanisms for the termination of the effect of a neurotransmitter?

<p>Enzymatic degradation, uptake into neurons, and diffusion away from synaptic cleft (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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