Structure of a Neuron Anatomy Quiz

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What is the function of the axon hillock?

Location where neurotransmitters are stored

Area where dendrites receive information

Site of protein synthesis

Site of electrical signal generation (correct)

Which protein is responsible for the anterograde transport of secretory vesicles along the axon?

Kinesin (correct)

Dynein

Ribosome

Actin

Where are neurotransmitters either generated or engulfed in a neuron?

Dendrites

Cell body (correct)

Axon hillock

Axon terminals

Which type of neuron transmits information from sensory receptors in the periphery to the central nervous system (CNS)?

Afferent Neurons Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of interneurons in the central nervous system (CNS)?

Involved in signal integration and reflexes Signup and view all the answers

In axonal transport, which protein is responsible for transporting vesicles back to the soma?

Dynein Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of microglia in the brain?

Act as immune cells that clean up cell debris or bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of astrocytes in the brain?

Regulate the composition of extracellular fluid by removing excess neurotransmitters Signup and view all the answers

What happens when there's an injury to an axon?

The cell body signals for the growth and differentiation of new cells to replace the axon Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of ependymal cells in the CNS?

Regulate the production and flow of cerebrospinal fluid Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes neural plasticity in adults?

The ability of neurons to remodel their synaptic connections can be activated through physical and cognitive activities Signup and view all the answers

Why do we have few memories from infancy or toddlerhood according to the text?

Loss of original neurons that aided child development Signup and view all the answers

Structure of a Neuron Anatomy Quiz

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What is the function of the axon hillock?

Which protein is responsible for the anterograde transport of secretory vesicles along the axon?

Where are neurotransmitters either generated or engulfed in a neuron?

Which type of neuron transmits information from sensory receptors in the periphery to the central nervous system (CNS)?

What is the role of interneurons in the central nervous system (CNS)?

In axonal transport, which protein is responsible for transporting vesicles back to the soma?

What is the role of microglia in the brain?

What is the function of astrocytes in the brain?

What happens when there's an injury to an axon?

What is the function of ependymal cells in the CNS?

What characterizes neural plasticity in adults?

Why do we have few memories from infancy or toddlerhood according to the text?

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