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OCCTH 583 Midterm Latest Update Graded A+ Dendrites Branchlike parts of a neuron that are specialized to receive information Cell Body / Soma The part of the neuron that contains the nucleus, which processes and integrates information Axon A threadlike extension of a neuron that carries nerve impulses away from the cell body A bundle of axons makes up a ___ Nerve Axon Collaterals Branches of the axon that allow one neuron to pass the signal to multiple effectors Where is t...

The cytoplasmic extensions that, together with the cell body, provide the main receptive surfaces for neurons are a. Neurofibrils b. Chromatophilic substances (nissl bodies) c. Axons d. Dendrites - d. Dendrites The two types of cells of the nervous system are a. Axons and dendrites b. Neurons and neuroglia c. Motor neurons and sensory neurons d. Schwann cells and microglia - b. Neurons and neuroglia The functional connection between two neurons is a(n): a. Dendrite b. Gap junction ...

Test Bank to accompany Neuroscience, Sixth Edition Purves • Augustine • Fitzpatrick • Hall • LaMantia • Mooney • Platt • White Chapter 1: Studying the Nervous System Multiple Choice 1. Which part of DNA is transcribed into messenger RNA? a. Exon b. Intron c. Promoter d. Non-coding DNA e. Regulatory DNA Answer: a Textbook Reference: Genetics and Genomics Bloom’s Level: 2. Understanding 2. Genomics is the analysis of a. coding DNA sequences for a species. b. regulato...

Astrocytes - ️️glial, maintain ionic environment Lumbar - ️️hips and legs Tetrodoxin (TTX) - ️️- found in puffer fish ovaries - one could kill 30 adult humans - causes death via paralysis of respiratory muscles - fish has TTX resistant Na channels - irreversibly blocks channel Dermatomes - ️️spinal nerves innervate sections of the skin, message from certain section of skin is sent to certain section of spine - skin corresponds to spin 1. cervical 2. thoracic 3. lumbar...

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Rio Salado Bio 201 Exam 3, 346 Questions and Correct Answers, 100% Correct. Latest 2024/5. Myelination of the nerve fibers in the central nervous system is the job of the oligodendrocyte. T/F True If bacteria invaded the CNS tissue, microglia would migrate to the area to engulf and destroy them. T/F True Neurons in the CNS are organized into functional groups. T/F True Efferent nerve fibers may be described as motor nerve fibers. T/F True Voltage is always measured between two points...

Oligodendrocytes - ANSWER nueroglia that form myelin sheath Astrocytes - ANSWER most abundant microglia structure of CNS controls chem. environment-absorbs ions Ependymal - ANSWER circulates CSF with cilia lining Brain cavities Microglia - ANSWER immune cells of CNS collect debris phagotize

Exam 2: NURS611/ NURS 611 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam Review| 100% Correct | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers - Maryville QUESTION signs and symptoms of stroke (middle cerebral artery) hemiplegia orhemiparesis greater in face and arm than leg, contralateral loss in same distribution as motor loss, expressive disorder with anomia, contralateral homonymous hemianoplopia (left vision is intact), cheyne-stokes respirations, occasional mydriasis, litt...

CBE 564 Final [3/23] BBB - correct answer -- Astrocytes - correct answer -star-shaped -biochemical support -nutrients, ion balance -repair after injury Pericytes - correct answer -wrap around capillaries -blood flow -maintain BBB -immune cell entry Microglia cells - correct answer -immune cells in the brain -scavenge for plaques; damaged or unused neurons or synapses, or infectious agents -survey environment, send and receive signals -Phenotype change, become more reactive, pha...

Branchlike parts of a neuron that are specialized to receive information - Answer-Dendrites The part of the neuron that contains the nucleus, which processes and integrates information - AnswerCell Body / Soma A threadlike extension of a neuron that carries nerve impulses away from the cell body - Answer-Axon Nerve - Answer-A bundle of axons makes up a ___ Branches of the axon that allow one neuron to pass the signal to multiple effectors - Answer-Axon Collaterals At the axon hillock - Ans...