14 Questions
Which part of the neuron sends signals to specific target cells over long distances?
Axons
What is the function of glial cells in the brain?
Structural support
Which part of the brain controls executive functions?
Prefrontal cortex
What is the primary function of the brain?
Centralized control over the body's organs
Which of the following is the correct definition of an action potential?
An electrochemical pulse that travels along the axon
What is the primary function of synapses in the brain?
To transmit signals from one neuron to another
What is the estimated number of synapses in the human brain?
100 trillion
What is the function of myelin in the brain?
To increase the speed of signal propagation
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for complex sensory perception, motor control, endocrine regulation, and the development of intelligence?
The forebrain
Where is the brain typically located in the body?
In the head
What is the largest cluster of neurons in the body?
The brain
Which part of the brain is responsible for complex sensory perception, motor control, endocrine regulation, and the development of intelligence?
Forebrain
Where is the brain typically located in the body?
Head
Which part of the brain contains the largest cluster of neurons in the body?
Cerebral cortex
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