Brain Matters: Chapter 1
5 Questions
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Questions and Answers
- 1.Which is the specialized cell capable of sending and receiving information?
- A.
Glia
- B.
Astrocyte
- C.
Neuron
- D.
Dendrite
- 2.Communication within a neuron is ____________________ , whereas communication between neurons is ____________________ .
- A.
Chemical, Chemical
- B.
Electrical, Electrical
- C.
Chemical, Electrical or Chemical
- D.
Electrical, Electrical or Chemical
- 3.Which is a chemical used to communicate between neurons?
- A.
Neurotransmitter
- B.
Synapse
- C.
Action Potential
- D.
Dendrite
- 4.Which is the fiber bundle that carries signals away from the neuron?
- A.
Dendrite
- B.
Axon
- C.
Terminal
- D.
Cell Body
- 5.Which of the following is the correct order of communication within a neuron?
- A.
Cell Body, Dendrite, Axon
- B.
Dendrite, Cell Body, Axon
- C.
Dendrite, Axon, Cell Body
- D.
Axon, Cell Body, Dendrite
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