A synapse is a functional junction between:

Anatomy Exam 4 Practice

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Two neurons
A neuron and a muscle cell
A neuron and a glandular cell
all of these choices
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The axon hillock is the part of a neuron that
connects the axon to the neuron cell body
releases neurotransmitters
is the primary site of protein synthesis
is covered in myelin
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Dendrites are processes of a neuron that:
carry nerve impulses away for the neuron cell body
are usually myelinated
are usually longer than axons
none of these choices
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following neuroglia would be found in the peripheral nervous system?
Satellite cells
Astrocytes
Microglia
Oligodendrocytes
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
When compared to unmyelinated axons, myelinated axons:
Are electrically insulated
Are gray in color
Have a faster speed of nerve impulse conduction
Are more numerous
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
At a synapse between the axon of one neuron and the dendrite of another neuron, the axon would be part of a ____ neuron; the dendrite would be part of a ____ neuron.
Presynaptic, postsynaptic
Visceral, somatic
Postsynaptic, presynaptic
Somatic, visceral
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A main difference between neurons (nerve cells) and neuroglia (glia) is
Neuroglia are found only in the central nervous system
Neurons are more numerous than neuroglia
Mature neurons do not normally divide; neuroglia do
Neurons are generally smaller than neuroglia
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