Neuron structure and classification quiz

What is the main function of dendrites in a neuron?

• Transmit signals away from the neuron

• Receive signals from other neurons

• Store genetic information

• Produce neurotransmitters

Which part of the neuron is responsible for transmitting signals to other neurons?

• Dendrites

• Soma

• Axon

• Nucleus

What is the role of the myelin sheath in a neuron?

• To protect the nucleus

• To speed up signal transmission

• To store neurotransmitters

• To connect neurons

What is the ultimate control center of the body that oversees all communication among the organ systems?

• The heart

• The brain

• The liver

• The lungs

What is the role of sensory input in the body?

• To activate effector organs

• To process input stimuli

• To receive stimuli via sensory receptors

• To store energy

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What does integration do in the body's communication system?

• Activates effector organs

• Processes input stimuli and decides what should be done

• Receives stimuli via sensory receptors

• Transports nutrients

What is the function of motor output in the body?

• To receive stimuli

• To process stimuli

• To activate effector organs to cause a response

• To digest food

What are the excitable cells in nervous tissue that respond to stimuli by conducting impulses to transmit signals?

• Neuroglia

• Schwann cells

• Neurons

• Astrocytes

What type of cells in nervous tissue provide nutrition, insulation, and help with signal transmission?

• Neurons

• Neuroglia

• Schwann cells

• Oligodendrocytes

What is the function of the soma in a neuron?

• It transmits nerve impulses.

• It is the main receptor of signals.

• It contains the nucleus and most organelles.

• It is a collection of nerve cell bodies.