Neuroscience Fundamentals Quiz

Neuroscience Fundamentals Quiz

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13 Qs

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Neuroscience Fundamentals Quiz

Neuroscience Fundamentals Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Science

University

Easy

Created by

Jeremyah Cooper

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13 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of dendrites in neurons?

Conduct electrical impulses

Receive signals from other neurons

Produce myelin sheath

Release neurotransmitters

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the neuron is responsible for generating an action potential?

Axon

Cell Body (soma)

Dendrites

Synaptic Terminal

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of myelin in neurons?

Regulating ion flow

Receiving synaptic inputs

Insulating the axon

Generating neurotransmitters

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of ion channel opens in response to changes in membrane potential?

Ligand-gated Ion Channels

Voltage-gated Ion Channels

Tension-gated Ion Channels

Chemical-gated Ion Channels

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the typical resting membrane potential of a neuron?

100 millivolts

-70 millivolts

-50 millivolts

0 millivolts

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which cells produce myelin in the central nervous system?

Microglia

Oligodendrocytes

Astrocytes

Schwann cells

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main function of the sodium-potassium pump?

Hyperpolarize the membrane

Release neurotransmitters

Maintain the resting membrane potential

Depolarize the membrane

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