Brain Matters: Chapter 1

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Which is the specialized cell capable of sending and receiving information?
- Glia
- Astrocyte
- Neuron
- Dendrite

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2.

Which is a chemical used to communicate between neurons?
- Neurotransmitter
- Synapse
- Action Potential
- Dendrite
Correct Answer

A. Neurotransmitter

Explanation

section 5:10 (specific 9:10)

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3.

Which of the following is the correct order of communication within a neuron?
- Cell Body, Dendrite, Axon
- Dendrite, Cell Body, Axon
- Dendrite, Axon, Cell Body
- Axon, Cell Body, Dendrite
Correct Answer

A. Dendrite, Cell Body, Axon

Explanation

section 5:10 (specific 5:54)

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4.

Which is the fiber bundle that carries signals away from the neuron?
- Dendrite
- Axon
- Terminal
- Cell Body
Correct Answer

A. Axon

Explanation

section 3:45 (specific 4:26)

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Communication within a neuron is ____________________ , whereas communication between neurons is ____________________ .
- Chemical, Chemical
- Electrical, Electrical
- Chemical, Electrical or Chemical
- Electrical, Electrical or Chemical
Correct Answer

A. Electrical, Electrical or Chemical

Explanation

section 5:10 (specific 5:24)

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Brain Matters: Chapter 1

Which is the specialized cell capable of sending and receiving information?

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Which is a chemical used to communicate between neurons?

Which of the following is the correct order of communication within a neuron?

Which is the fiber bundle that carries signals away from the neuron?

Communication within a neuron is , whereas communication between neurons is .

Brain Matters: Chapter 1

Which is the specialized cell capable of sending and receiving information?

Quiz Preview

Which is a chemical used to communicate between neurons?

Which of the following is the correct order of communication within a neuron?

Which is the fiber bundle that carries signals away from the neuron?

Communication within a neuron is ____________________ , whereas communication between neurons is ____________________ .

Communication within a neuron is , whereas communication between neurons is .