Neuroanatomy Basics Quiz

What is the main difference between a true unipolar neuron and a pseudo unipolar neuron?

• The speed of action potentials

• The location in the body

• The presence of dendrites

• The number of axonal endings

Which type of neuron is exclusive to sensory neurons in humans?

• Bipolar neuron

• Unipolar neuron

• Anaxonic neuron

• Multipolar neuron

In a pseudo unipolar neuron, the single process splits into how many axon branches?

• Five

• Four

• Two

• Three

Which type of neuron has one axon and one dendrite extending from the cell body?

• Multipolar neuron

• Anaxonic neuron

• Unipolar neuron

• Bipolar neuron

What is the most common type of neuron in the body?

• Unipolar neuron

• Bipolar neuron

• Multipolar neuron

• Anaxonic neuron

Which type of neuron can't produce action potentials but undergoes local potentials?

• Unipolar neuron

• Bipolar neuron

• Anaxonic neuron

• Multipolar neuron

Where is the olfactory epithelium found in the body?

• Skin

• Retina

• Spinal cord

• Brain

Which type of neuron is found in invertebrates but not in true form in humans?

• Bipolar neuron

• Multipolar neuron

• Unipolar neuron

• Anaxonic neuron

What is the main function of a pseudo unipolar neuron in humans?

• Motor control

• Hormone regulation

• Sensory perception

• Digestion

Which type of neuron is mainly responsible for transmitting peripheral sensations to the spinal cord?

• Bipolar neuron

• Multipolar neuron

• Anaxonic neuron

• Unipolar neuron