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What are the two main types of cells in the nervous system?
What are the two main types of cells in the nervous system?
- Prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells
- Ion channels and synapses
- Axons and dendrites
- Neurons and glial cells (correct)
During the resting potential of a neuron, where are there more positive ions located?
During the resting potential of a neuron, where are there more positive ions located?
- Inside the axon
- In the synaptic cleft
- Outside the axon (correct)
- In the dendrites
What is the function of myelination in nerve impulse transmission?
What is the function of myelination in nerve impulse transmission?
- To increase the speed of action potential propagation (correct)
- To inhibit neurotransmitter release
- To prevent ion movement across the membrane
- To decrease the diameter of the axon
What is the role of neurotransmitters in synaptic transmission?
What is the role of neurotransmitters in synaptic transmission?
Which part of the nervous system includes ganglia?
Which part of the nervous system includes ganglia?
What is the purpose of the meninges in the central nervous system?
What is the purpose of the meninges in the central nervous system?
Which part of the brain is responsible for primary motor functions and conscious thoughts?
Which part of the brain is responsible for primary motor functions and conscious thoughts?
What is the main function of the hypothalamus in the brain?
What is the main function of the hypothalamus in the brain?
Which brain structure is associated with the integration of emotions like fear and pleasure with higher functions like reasoning and memory?
Which brain structure is associated with the integration of emotions like fear and pleasure with higher functions like reasoning and memory?
What is the function of the reticular activating system (RAS) in the brain?
What is the function of the reticular activating system (RAS) in the brain?
The limbic system is responsible for integrating strong emotional reactions with which of the following?
The limbic system is responsible for integrating strong emotional reactions with which of the following?
Which division of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) controls involuntary responses and reflexes?
Which division of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) controls involuntary responses and reflexes?
