Types of Neurons and Their Functions Quiz

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What is the function of interneurons in the nervous system?

  • Process incoming impulses and pass them on to motor neurons (correct)
  • Carry impulses from inside and outside the body to the brain and spinal cord
  • Transmit a response message to the shoulder muscles
  • Activate the shoulder muscles causing a head to turn

What is the role of sensory neurons in the nervous system?

  • Activate the shoulder muscles causing a head to turn
  • Transmit a response message to the shoulder muscles
  • Carry impulses from inside and outside the body to the brain and spinal cord (correct)
  • Process incoming impulses and pass them on to motor neurons

How does an impulse move across synapse?

  • By transmitting a response message to the shoulder muscles
  • Due to depolarization creating a wave of changing charges down the axon
  • With the help of neurotransmitters (correct)
  • By exciting sensory neurons

What is the function of protective coverings called meninges?

<p>To protect the brain and spinal cord against chemical and physical injuries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of CSF or Cerebrospinal Fluid in the nervous system?

<p>Protects the brain and spinal cord against chemical and physical injuries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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