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Which part of the neuron receives information from other neurons?
Which part of the neuron receives information from other neurons?
- Terminal Button
- Soma
- Axon
- Dendrites (correct)
What is the active process that moves proteins and other matter along microtubule tracks in the neuron?
What is the active process that moves proteins and other matter along microtubule tracks in the neuron?
- Neurotransmitter release
- Axoplasmic transport (correct)
- Phospholipid bilayer
- Ion channel insertion
What is the function of the phospholipid bilayer in the neuron membrane?
What is the function of the phospholipid bilayer in the neuron membrane?
- Prevents free passage of molecules (correct)
- Moves proteins along microtubules
- Receives information from other neurons
- Transmits electrical information
Which cells produce the myelin sheath in the central nervous system (CNS)?
Which cells produce the myelin sheath in the central nervous system (CNS)?
What is the function of the Nodes of Ranvier?
What is the function of the Nodes of Ranvier?
What is the process called when the action potential jumps between Nodes of Ranvier?
What is the process called when the action potential jumps between Nodes of Ranvier?
What happens when the action potential hits the terminal button?
What happens when the action potential hits the terminal button?
Which ions are primarily responsible for the negative charge inside a neuron at rest?
Which ions are primarily responsible for the negative charge inside a neuron at rest?
What is the typical membrane potential of a neuron at rest?
What is the typical membrane potential of a neuron at rest?
What is the role of the sodium-potassium pump in a neuron?
What is the role of the sodium-potassium pump in a neuron?
What happens when voltage-dependent sodium channels open during an action potential?
What happens when voltage-dependent sodium channels open during an action potential?
Which plant genus is a member of the plant family Cannabaceae?
Which plant genus is a member of the plant family Cannabaceae?
What is referred to as 'marijuana'?
What is referred to as 'marijuana'?
How many distinct compounds are found in the leaves and flowering tops of cannabis plants?
How many distinct compounds are found in the leaves and flowering tops of cannabis plants?
When was marijuana classified as a Schedule 1 substance in the United States?
When was marijuana classified as a Schedule 1 substance in the United States?
Which plant was used by Aztec physicians in Central America to treat toothaches?
Which plant was used by Aztec physicians in Central America to treat toothaches?
Which drug was widely used in ancient history and derived from the latex in the husk of the poppy flower?
Which drug was widely used in ancient history and derived from the latex in the husk of the poppy flower?
Who developed a method for refining the active ingredients of cocaine in the 1800s?
Who developed a method for refining the active ingredients of cocaine in the 1800s?
Which substance was removed from "Vin Mariani" and Coca-Cola in 1906 due to health issues?
Which substance was removed from "Vin Mariani" and Coca-Cola in 1906 due to health issues?
What is the typical resting membrane potential of a neuron?
What is the typical resting membrane potential of a neuron?
What are the key ions involved in establishing the resting membrane potential of a neuron?
What are the key ions involved in establishing the resting membrane potential of a neuron?
What is the primary reason for the negative charge inside a neuron at rest?
What is the primary reason for the negative charge inside a neuron at rest?
What is the role of the sodium-potassium pump in maintaining the resting membrane potential?
What is the role of the sodium-potassium pump in maintaining the resting membrane potential?
What are the forces that contribute to the movement of ions across the neuron membrane?
What are the forces that contribute to the movement of ions across the neuron membrane?
What voltage range represents the threshold for an action potential?
What voltage range represents the threshold for an action potential?
What are the three primary cannabis species?
What are the three primary cannabis species?
What is the psychoactive cannabinoid found in marijuana?
What is the psychoactive cannabinoid found in marijuana?
What is the non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in marijuana?
What is the non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in marijuana?
What are the chemical classes of the distinct compounds found in cannabis plants?
What are the chemical classes of the distinct compounds found in cannabis plants?
Who grew cannabis on his plantation for about 30 years?
Who grew cannabis on his plantation for about 30 years?
Who advocated for cannabis use in migraine in the early 19th century?
Who advocated for cannabis use in migraine in the early 19th century?
What are some ancient civilizations that used psychedelic mushrooms for religious ceremonies and communication with the gods?
What are some ancient civilizations that used psychedelic mushrooms for religious ceremonies and communication with the gods?
What is the most widely used drug in ancient history and where was it first cultivated?
What is the most widely used drug in ancient history and where was it first cultivated?
What plant was used by Greek and Roman physicians to produce analgesic ointments?
What plant was used by Greek and Roman physicians to produce analgesic ointments?
Who made "Vin Mariani," a mixture of wine and cocaine, which was adored by elites including Thomas Edison and the Pope?
Who made "Vin Mariani," a mixture of wine and cocaine, which was adored by elites including Thomas Edison and the Pope?
Which plant was used by Aztec physicians in Central America to treat toothaches?
Which plant was used by Aztec physicians in Central America to treat toothaches?
Who replaced alcohol with soda water to create Coca-Cola, after the Ku Klux Klan wanted to ban alcohol?
Who replaced alcohol with soda water to create Coca-Cola, after the Ku Klux Klan wanted to ban alcohol?
What are the two directions of axoplasmic transport?
What are the two directions of axoplasmic transport?
What attaches to the 'to be transported' anterograde item and moves it down the microtubules?
What attaches to the 'to be transported' anterograde item and moves it down the microtubules?
What attaches to the 'to be transported' retrograde item and moves it up the microtubules?
What attaches to the 'to be transported' retrograde item and moves it up the microtubules?
What is the function of the phospholipid bilayer in the neuron membrane?
What is the function of the phospholipid bilayer in the neuron membrane?
What are the three proteins inserted into the neuron membrane bilayer?
What are the three proteins inserted into the neuron membrane bilayer?
What is the role of the sodium-potassium pump in a neuron?
What is the role of the sodium-potassium pump in a neuron?
What is the role of the myelin sheath in neurons?
What is the role of the myelin sheath in neurons?
What is the function of the Nodes of Ranvier?
What is the function of the Nodes of Ranvier?
What is saltatory conduction?
What is saltatory conduction?
What happens when the action potential hits the terminal button?
What happens when the action potential hits the terminal button?
What is the purpose of neurotransmitter release into the synaptic cleft?
What is the purpose of neurotransmitter release into the synaptic cleft?
What is the definition of a drug according to the World Health Organization?
What is the definition of a drug according to the World Health Organization?
Diffusion is the pressure to move from ______ concentration to ______ concentration
Diffusion is the pressure to move from ______ concentration to ______ concentration
The pressure of ionic 'opposites attract' is known as ______ pressure
The pressure of ionic 'opposites attract' is known as ______ pressure
The voltage range that represents the threshold for an action potential is [-55 to -50] mV
The voltage range that represents the threshold for an action potential is [-55 to -50] mV
During an action potential, voltage-dependent ______ channels open
During an action potential, voltage-dependent ______ channels open
The process of the action potential jumping between Nodes of Ranvier is called ______ conduction
The process of the action potential jumping between Nodes of Ranvier is called ______ conduction
The voltage-dependent ______ channels open up to repolarize the neuron
The voltage-dependent ______ channels open up to repolarize the neuron
Neuron membrane: Phospholipid bilayer separates ______ from inside of neurons
Neuron membrane: Phospholipid bilayer separates ______ from inside of neurons
Dendrites - Receivers of information from other ______
Dendrites - Receivers of information from other ______
Soma: Cell body, core of neuron ______/energy/life
Soma: Cell body, core of neuron ______/energy/life
Axoplasmic transport: Active process that moves proteins and other matter along ______ tracks
Axoplasmic transport: Active process that moves proteins and other matter along ______ tracks
Kinesin attaches to the 'to be transported' ______ item and moves it down the microtubules
Kinesin attaches to the 'to be transported' ______ item and moves it down the microtubules
Dynein attaches to the 'to be transported' ______ item and moves it up the microtubules
Dynein attaches to the 'to be transported' ______ item and moves it up the microtubules
Opium is derived from the latex in the husk of the ______ flower.
Opium is derived from the latex in the husk of the ______ flower.
The primary reason for the negative charge inside a neuron at rest is the unequal distribution of ______ ions across the neuron membrane.
The primary reason for the negative charge inside a neuron at rest is the unequal distribution of ______ ions across the neuron membrane.
Cocaine is derived from the ______ plant, which grows wild in South America.
Cocaine is derived from the ______ plant, which grows wild in South America.
The birth of Coca-Cola occurred when John Pemberton replaced alcohol with ______ water.
The birth of Coca-Cola occurred when John Pemberton replaced alcohol with ______ water.
Cannabis has been in use for thousands of years and is believed to have been used in ancient Central and South Asia - a 2,700-year-old grave in western China was found to have 789 grams, or 1. ______.
Cannabis has been in use for thousands of years and is believed to have been used in ancient Central and South Asia - a 2,700-year-old grave in western China was found to have 789 grams, or 1. ______.
The main ingredient of opium is called ______.
The main ingredient of opium is called ______.
Medicinal cannabis was derailed by ______ factors in the United States
Medicinal cannabis was derailed by ______ factors in the United States
The use of 'drugs' for medicinal, ritual, and recreational uses extends back in history to the earliest dates of ______
The use of 'drugs' for medicinal, ritual, and recreational uses extends back in history to the earliest dates of ______
There was evidence of principles, know-how, and scientific exploration for the appropriate use of ______
There was evidence of principles, know-how, and scientific exploration for the appropriate use of ______
Some of the drugs discovered in ancient times are still in use today - tendency over time to isolate active ingredients for more ______
Some of the drugs discovered in ancient times are still in use today - tendency over time to isolate active ingredients for more ______
Accepted use of particular substances depended on societal ______ of period/time
Accepted use of particular substances depended on societal ______ of period/time
Multiple medical societies in the last 2 decades have pushed for the ______ of the drug
Multiple medical societies in the last 2 decades have pushed for the ______ of the drug
Neurons are covered by a myelin sheath - produced by oligodendrocytes (CNS) or Schwan cells (PNS) - protects the neuron. Only place where ions can be exchanged is at the ______.
Neurons are covered by a myelin sheath - produced by oligodendrocytes (CNS) or Schwan cells (PNS) - protects the neuron. Only place where ions can be exchanged is at the ______.
The process of action potential getting retriggered at each Node of Ranvier and resulting in faster conduction is called ______.
The process of action potential getting retriggered at each Node of Ranvier and resulting in faster conduction is called ______.
Unmyelinated neurons do not 'jump propagate' between nodes, which makes them less efficient and slower. They are primarily somatosensory 'pain' ______.
Unmyelinated neurons do not 'jump propagate' between nodes, which makes them less efficient and slower. They are primarily somatosensory 'pain' ______.
The terminal button is the site where the action potential hits and causes the opening of ______ channels, leading to neurotransmitter release into the synaptic cleft.
The terminal button is the site where the action potential hits and causes the opening of ______ channels, leading to neurotransmitter release into the synaptic cleft.
Ancient drugs were used for rituals, medicinal purposes, improved capacity/performance, and for ______.
Ancient drugs were used for rituals, medicinal purposes, improved capacity/performance, and for ______.
Approximately 25% of modern medications are developed from plants, which means that plant preparations continue to this day. More than 85,000 plant species have been documented for medical use ______.
Approximately 25% of modern medications are developed from plants, which means that plant preparations continue to this day. More than 85,000 plant species have been documented for medical use ______.
Which of the following is true about myelin sheath?
Which of the following is true about myelin sheath?
What is the purpose of the Nodes of Ranvier?
What is the purpose of the Nodes of Ranvier?
What is the process called when the action potential jumps between Nodes of Ranvier?
What is the process called when the action potential jumps between Nodes of Ranvier?
What is the role of the sodium-potassium pump in a neuron?
What is the role of the sodium-potassium pump in a neuron?
What is the function of the synaptic cleft?
What is the function of the synaptic cleft?
What is the main ingredient of opium?
What is the main ingredient of opium?
Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving information from other neurons?
Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving information from other neurons?
What is the function of axoplasmic transport in a neuron?
What is the function of axoplasmic transport in a neuron?
What is the primary function of the phospholipid bilayer in the neuron membrane?
What is the primary function of the phospholipid bilayer in the neuron membrane?
What attaches to the 'to be transported' retrograde item and moves it up the microtubules?
What attaches to the 'to be transported' retrograde item and moves it up the microtubules?
What are the three proteins inserted into the neuron membrane bilayer?
What are the three proteins inserted into the neuron membrane bilayer?
What is the function of the terminal button in a neuron?
What is the function of the terminal button in a neuron?
Which plant genus is a member of the plant family Cannabaceae?
Which plant genus is a member of the plant family Cannabaceae?
What is the psychoactive cannabinoid found in marijuana?
What is the psychoactive cannabinoid found in marijuana?
What are the three primary cannabis species?
What are the three primary cannabis species?
What is the typical resting membrane potential of a neuron?
What is the typical resting membrane potential of a neuron?
When was marijuana classified as a Schedule 1 substance in the United States?
When was marijuana classified as a Schedule 1 substance in the United States?
How many distinct compounds are found in the leaves and flowering tops of cannabis plants?
How many distinct compounds are found in the leaves and flowering tops of cannabis plants?
Which ion is primarily responsible for depolarizing the neuron during an action potential?
Which ion is primarily responsible for depolarizing the neuron during an action potential?
What is the approximate membrane potential of a neuron at rest?
What is the approximate membrane potential of a neuron at rest?
What is the function of the sodium-potassium pump in a neuron?
What is the function of the sodium-potassium pump in a neuron?
What is the role of the myelin sheath in neurons?
What is the role of the myelin sheath in neurons?
What happens when voltage-dependent potassium channels open during an action potential?
What happens when voltage-dependent potassium channels open during an action potential?
What is the primary reason for the negative charge inside a neuron at rest?
What is the primary reason for the negative charge inside a neuron at rest?
Which plant was widely used in ancient history and derived from the latex in the husk of the poppy flower?
Which plant was widely used in ancient history and derived from the latex in the husk of the poppy flower?
What substance was mixed with opioids to create laudanum, a popular pain medication in ancient times?
What substance was mixed with opioids to create laudanum, a popular pain medication in ancient times?
Who developed a method for refining the active ingredients of coca leaves, leading to the creation of cocaine?
Who developed a method for refining the active ingredients of coca leaves, leading to the creation of cocaine?
Which drug was widely prohibited in the early 20th century due to its addictive qualities?
Which drug was widely prohibited in the early 20th century due to its addictive qualities?
What substance was removed from Coca-Cola in 1906 due to health issues?
What substance was removed from Coca-Cola in 1906 due to health issues?
Who said the following quote: 'Why with the time do I not glance aside To new-found methods, and to compounds strange. Why write I still all one, ever the same, And keep invention in a noted weed...'
Who said the following quote: 'Why with the time do I not glance aside To new-found methods, and to compounds strange. Why write I still all one, ever the same, And keep invention in a noted weed...'
