The Intricacies of Human Biology and Psychology
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Which part of a neuron is responsible for receiving signals from other neurons?

  • Dendrites (correct)
  • Axon
  • Myelin sheath
  • Cell body
  • What is the term for the fatty substance that surrounds and insulates the axon of a neuron?

  • Threshold
  • Refractory period
  • Glial cells (correct)
  • Action potential
  • What is the term for the minimum level of stimulation required for a neuron to fire an action potential?

  • Cell body
  • Treshold (correct)
  • Refractory period
  • Dendrites
  • What is the term for the brief period of time after a neuron has fired an action potential during which it is unable to fire another one?

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