Neuron

What is the primary function of Neurons in Biology?

• Regulating hormones
• Conducting electrical signals
• Maintaining homeostasis
• Producing enzymes

What are Neurons in Biology?

• Tissues in the body
• Cells that transmit electrical signals
• Organelles found in cells
• Structures found in the brain

What is Neuronal transmission?

• The movement of ions through the cell membrane
• The firing of an action potential
• The exchange of information between two neurons
• The assembly of proteins in the cell membrane

What is the purpose of the synapse?

• To store information
• To send electrical signals
• To transmit information between neurons
• To absorb nutrients

What is the name of the protein that helps neurons communicate?

• Neurotransmitter
• Neuromodulator
• Neurotrophin
• Neurohormone

What type of neuron is found in the brain's cerebellum?

• Sensory neuron
• Interneuron
• Motor neuron
• Bipolar neuron

What is the name of the neuron that carries information away from the brain and spinal cord?

• Sensory neuron
• Interneuron
• Motor neuron
• Bipolar neuron

What is the name of the protective coating found in neurons?

• Myelin
• Endoplasmic reticulum
• Plasma membrane
• Golgi apparatus

What is the name of the type of neuron that links sensory and motor neurons?

• Sensory neuron
• Interneuron
• Motor neuron
• Bipolar neuron

What is the name of the process used by neurons to detect changes in the environment?

• Signal transduction
• Neuronal transmission
• Extracellular communication
• Synaptic transmission