Ap Lab Test 2

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1. What are the branch-like extensions on a neuron called?

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Dendrites are the parts of a nerve cell that receive signals from other cells, while axons transmit signals away from the cell body. Synapses are the junctions where neurons communicate, and nuclei are the central structures within the cell body.

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AP Lab Test 2 - Quiz

Explore the intricate structures and functions of the human body in 'Ap Lab Test 2'. This assessment focuses on the neuron, ear, tongue, brain, spinal cord, and eye,... see moreenhancing understanding of neuroanatomy and sensory systems, crucial for students in advanced biology and health-related studies. see less

2. What is the part of a neuron that transmits electrical impulses away from the cell body called?

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The axon is the part of a neuron that transmits electrical impulses away from the cell body. The axon hillock is the specialized part of the axon where the electrical signal begins. Dendrites receive signals from other neurons, the synapse is the junction between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released, and the myelin sheath is the insulating layer that surrounds some axons.

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3. What are the gaps in the myelin sheath of a neuron called?

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Nodes of Ranvier are the regularly spaced gaps in the myelin sheath of a neuron where the axon is not covered. These gaps are crucial for the rapid conduction of nerve impulses.

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4. What is the main component of a neuron known as?

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The main component of a neuron that contains the nucleus and most of the organelles is known as the cell body. Axon is the part of the neuron that carries signals away from the cell body, dendrites receive signals from other neurons, and synapse is the junction between two neurons.

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5. What is the center part of an atom called?

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The nucleus is the central part of an atom where the protons and neutrons are located, while the electron cloud surrounds the nucleus. Protons and neutrons are particles found within the nucleus, but they are not the central part itself.

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6. What is the protective covering of an individual nerve fiber known as?

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The protective covering of an individual nerve fiber is called the endoneurium, not to be confused with the epineurium, perineurium, or mesoneurium which serve different purposes in the structure of nerves.

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7. What is the protective layer that surrounds nerve fibers called?

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The correct answer is myelin sheath, which is a protective covering that surrounds nerve fibers. The other options are parts of a neuron but do not refer to the protective layer surrounding nerve fibers.

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8. What are these structures called?

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Nissl bodies are structures found in nerve cells that play a role in protein synthesis, particularly in the production of neurotransmitters. Golgi apparatus, mitochondria, and lysosomes are also important cellular structures, but they do not have the same function as Nissl bodies in nerve cells.

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9. What type of cell is this?

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The correct answer is 'schwann cell with nucleus' because schwann cells are a type of glial cell in the peripheral nervous system that support neurons by forming the myelin sheath around axons. Neuron cells do not have nuclei, astrocyte cells do not form myelin sheaths, and oligodendrocyte cells are found in the central nervous system.

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10. What are the structures at the end of the axon called?

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Axon terminals are the structure at the end of the axon that release neurotransmitters to communicate with the next neuron. Dendrites receive signals from other neurons, the myelin sheath covers and insulates the axon, and the cell body contains the nucleus and other organelles.

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11. What is the outermost layer of Schwann cells called?

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The outermost layer of Schwann cells, also known as the sheath of Schwann, is called neurilemma. It plays a crucial role in peripheral nerve regeneration.

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12. What is the name of number 5 in human anatomy?

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In human anatomy, number 5 refers to the sacral vertebra which is located in the lower part of the spine.

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13. What is the name of of number 20 or A?

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In terms of the spinal cord anatomy, the posterior median sulcus is the correct answer as it refers to the groove found along the back of the spinal cord. The other options are incorrect as they refer to different structures within the spinal cord.

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14. What is the name of number 4 in the human body?

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Number 4 in the human body are known as the anterior horns of gray, which are part of the spinal cord.

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15. What is the name of the number 1?

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The correct answer 'dorsal root ganglia' refers to a structure within the nervous system, while the incorrect options are unrelated anatomical terms.

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16. What is the name of number 7?

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The question is asking for the name of number 7, which is typically not associated with tangible objects or concepts. The correct answer provided is a description of a biological entity found in the brain, which is not relevant to the question. The three incorrect answers are random and do not correspond to the actual name of number 7.

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17. What is the name of number 2?

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The correct answer refers to the description of white matter in the brain, while the incorrect answers are unrelated or incorrect anatomical structures in the brain.

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18. What is the medical term for number 2?

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In anatomy, the term 'perineurium' refers to the connective tissue that surrounds a bundle of nerve fibers, while 'epineurium' surrounds multiple bundles of nerve fibers, 'endoneurium' surrounds individual nerve fibers, and 'epimysium' is connective tissue that surrounds muscle fibers.

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19. What is the name for the number 4?

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The correct term for the number 4 is endoneurium. The other options provided are structures related to nerves, but do not represent the number 4.

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20. What is the name for the number 1?

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The name for the number 1 is 'unity', which signifies singularity and oneness.

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21. What is the name for number 3?

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The correct answer, fascicles, refers to a small collection of leaflets or pages bound together. The incorrect answers do not correspond to the correct name for number 3.

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22. What is the name for the number 1?

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The correct answer refers to a specific anatomical structure, while the incorrect answers are unrelated to the context of the question.

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23. What is another name for a number?

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In mathematics, a numeral is a symbol or group of symbols that represents a number.

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24. What is another term for the number zero?

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The term 'medulla oblongata' is not related to numbers, while 'banana' and 'sunshine' are also not synonyms for the number zero.

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25. What is the name for the nerve that transmits visual information from the eye to the brain?

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The optic nerve is responsible for carrying visual information from the eye to the brain, allowing for the sense of sight. It is not to be confused with other types of nerves such as cranial nerves, spinal nerves, or the vagus nerve which serve different functions in the body.

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26. What is the name for a number?

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This question is meant to be a play on words, as the correct answer 'Frontal lobe' refers to a part of the brain responsible for cognitive functions such as decision-making and problem-solving. The incorrect answers provided are related to the general concept of numbers, but the correct answer is a clever twist on the question.

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27. What is the medical term for the end of the spinal cord?

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The correct answer, conus medullaris, refers to the tapered lower end of the spinal cord. The other options provided do not refer to the correct anatomical structure.

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What are the branch-like extensions on a neuron called?
What is the part of a neuron that transmits electrical impulses away...
What are the gaps in the myelin sheath of a neuron called?
What is the main component of a neuron known as?
What is the center part of an atom called?
What is the protective covering of an individual nerve fiber known as?
What is the protective layer that surrounds nerve fibers called?
What are these structures called?
What type of cell is this?
What are the structures at the end of the axon called?
What is the outermost layer of Schwann cells called?
What is the name of number 5 in human anatomy?
What is the name of of number 20 or A?
What is the name of number 4 in the human body?
What is the name of the number 1?
What is the name of number 7?
What is the name of number 2?
What is the medical term for number 2?
What is the name for the number 4?
What is the name for the number 1?
What is the name for number 3?
What is the name for the number 1?
What is another name for a number?
What is another term for the number zero?
What is the name for the nerve that transmits visual information from...
What is the name for a number?
What is the medical term for the end of the spinal cord?
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