Santiago Ramón y Cajal: The Father of Modern Neuroscience

What was one of the reasons Santiago Ramón y Cajal was expelled from several schools during his childhood?

• He was involved in artistic activities.

• He was too focused on his studies.

• He had a rebellious attitude.

• He was frequently ill.

Which theory did Santiago Ramón y Cajal support regarding the structure of nervous tissue?

• Reticular theory

• Neuron theory

• Cellular theory

• Fiber theory

What was the main purpose of Golgi's revolutionary stain?

• To color the entire brain tissue

• To preserve the brain tissue for future studies

• To highlight individual nerve fibers

• To make the brain tissue transparent

What did Ramón y Cajal's research reveal about the structure of nervous tissue?

• It is composed of a single type of cell.

• It is a fluid-filled structure.

• It is a continuous net of fibers.

• It is made up of individual cells called neurons.

In which year did Santiago Ramón y Cajal share the Nobel Prize with Camillo Golgi?

• 1906

• 1903

• 1900

• 1910