Which of the following is not a way neuroglia cells help neurons? A. Provide support and protection B. Speed up electrical signals C. Provide nutrients D. Send electrical signals themselves

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Q: A(n) ________ neuron has one axon and one dendrite extending directly from the cell body. a.…

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Q: Which of the following is not excitable or have the capacity to generate electrical signals? Select…

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A: Up-regulation and down-regulation of receptors are cellular processes that involve changes in the…

Q: Which of the following insulates and protects a neuron’s axon, as well as helps speed along…

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Q: Neurotransmitters released by pre-synaptic vessels are received by what type of proteins in the…

A: Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that help to transmit neural signals from one neuron to…

Q: Which of the following is NOT an example of communication that happens from one neuron to another…

A: Answer: - Option a - Endocrine signalling (ex. hormones secreted into the bloodstream travel and…

Q: Damage to the axons in the spinal cord is typically permanent and debilitating. One promising avenue…

A: Neuroglial cells are nonexcitatory supporting cells that are present in both central(CNS) and…

Q: In a neuron, which of the following types of transport occur passively through channel proteins?…

A: Movement of ions across membranes can be active or passive. Active movement involves the need of ATP…

Q: In nervous system, electrical signals originating within one cell can diffuse into a neighbouring…

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Q: The strengthening of synaptic connections by repetition is called

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Q: Resting membrane potential:   a. Is due to difference in permeability of cell membrane to ions b.…

A: Resting membrane potential is necessary for the functioning of the neurons and the muscle cells. Any…

Q: Select two different types of neuroglia and relate their structure, including shape, to their…

A: The term neuroglia is used to describe the specialized non-neuronal cells present among the nervous…

Q: In a resting neuron, which of the forces listed below will act to push sodium (Na+) ions into the…

A: Action potential generates when the neurons want to pass the information along the body from its…

Q: What happens to the sodium when the sodium channels open?

A: Sodium channels are basic film proteins that structure particle channels, directing sodium…

Q: Axons in the nerves. a. increase the surface area of the cell b. receive signals from neighboring…

A: Axons are the part of nerve cell or neuron.

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A: One of the fundamental units that make up the nervous system is the neurons. These are electrically…

Q: Which part of a neuron transmits an electrical signal to a target cell? Choose one answer.   a.…

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Q: A neuroendocrine cell is best described as... A. A neuron that releases a neurotransmitter into a…

A: Neuroendocrine cells are specialized cells that are found throughout the body and have the ability…

Q: The membrane of a neuron is composed of __________ with __________ embedded in them.     a.…

A: The membrane of a neuron is composed of lipids with  proteins embedded in them. The cell membrane of…

Q: In discussing nuerites, neurons typically have one __, but many ___. A. Axon; dendrites B.…

A: Understanding the structure and function of neurons is crucial for comprehending how the brain and…

Q: A bundle of axons in the peripheral nervous system is called a: A. Neuron B. Ganglion C. Tract

A: Axons are long, slender projections of a nerve cell, or neuron, that conduct electrical impulses…

Q: In the adult, neurons are an example of which of the following? A. Continuously dividing cells B.…

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Q: Which part of a neuron transmits an electrical signal toa target cell?a. dendritesb. somac. cell…

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Q: nsulate parts of the neuron axon but not the cell ba are fatty menmbranes. are formed by glial…

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