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Which type of cells are responsible for supporting the function of neurons?
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?
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?
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?
What are the specialized sites where neurons communicate with other cells via neurotransmitters called?
What are the four steps involved in neurotransmission?
What are the four steps involved in neurotransmission?
Where is neurotransmitter synthesis usually carried out?
Where is neurotransmitter synthesis usually carried out?
What is the classification of neurotransmitters that are small molecules?
What is the classification of neurotransmitters that are small molecules?
What are neuropeptides?
What are neuropeptides?
What is the role of oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells?
What is the role of oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells?
What is the email address of Prof. Adrienne Gorman?
What is the email address of Prof. Adrienne Gorman?
Which of the following is NOT one of the classical (small molecule) neurotransmitters?
Which of the following is NOT one of the classical (small molecule) neurotransmitters?
What is the role of the myelin sheath in the transmission of electrical signals?
What is the role of the myelin sheath in the transmission of electrical signals?
What is the function of Ca2+ in neurotransmitter release?
What is the function of Ca2+ in neurotransmitter release?
Which proteins control the fusion of the synaptic vesicle membrane with the presynaptic membrane?
Which proteins control the fusion of the synaptic vesicle membrane with the presynaptic membrane?
Which of the following diseases is NOT associated with abnormalities in neurotransmission at neuromuscular synapses?
Which of the following diseases is NOT associated with abnormalities in neurotransmission at neuromuscular synapses?
What is the role of the heavy chain of botulinum toxin in the neuromuscular junction (NMJ)?
What is the role of the heavy chain of botulinum toxin in the neuromuscular junction (NMJ)?
What are the medical uses of botulinum toxin?
What are the medical uses of botulinum toxin?
What are the two main kinds of neurotransmitter receptors?
What are the two main kinds of neurotransmitter receptors?
How do ionotropic receptors differ from metabotropic receptors?
How do ionotropic receptors differ from metabotropic receptors?
What are the main mechanisms for the termination of the effect of a neurotransmitter?
What are the main mechanisms for the termination of the effect of a neurotransmitter?
