Neuro I, Structure and Function - Chapter Assessment

The central nervous system is comprised of the brain and _________.

The _________ of a neuron carries the impulse towards the nucleus.

Which part of a neuron is directly involved with protein synthesis?

Which part of a neuron directly contacts another neuron at the synapse?

The phagocytic cells in the CNS are the _________.

The ______ cells provide a means of acquiring nutrients in the brain.

The resting potential of a neuron is _______ mV.

The minimal stimulus needed to cause a neuron to transmit an impulse is called the ________.

Saltatory conduction occurs when an impulse jumps from _______.

The most common neurotransmitter in the body is _______.