Histo 1.08

What is the main function of nerves?

• Digestion

• Communication

• Respiration

• Circulation

Which of the following is part of the Central Nervous System?

• Cranial nerves

• Peripheral nerves

• Brain

• Ganglia

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

• Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems

• Autonomic and Somatic Nervous Systems

• Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems

• Sensory and Motor Nervous Systems

What type of signals do nerves convert stimuli into?

• Chemical signals

• Thermal signals

• Electrical signals

• Magnetic signals

Which type of neuron is responsible for motor functions?

• Pyramidal cell

• Large motor neuron

• Bipolar neuron

• Purkinje cell

What type of neuron is involved in sensory functions?

• Pseudounipolar neuron

• Interneurons

• Purkinje cell

• Large motor neuron

Which neuron type is classified under integrative functions?

• Pseudounipolar neuron

• Large motor neuron

• Pyramidal cell

• Bipolar neuron

Which of the following is a type of neuronal cell classified by shape?

• Unipolar

• Tripolar

• Quadripolar

• Hexapolar

What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?

• Transmit signals away from the cell body

• Receive signals from other neurons

• Store genetic information

• Produce energy for the neuron

Which part of the neuron is known as the trigger zone?

• Axon terminal

• Dendrites

• Axon hillock

• Cell body