45. Nervous System

Which structure of a neuron is primarily responsible for receiving incoming signals from other neurons?

The arrival of an action potential at the synaptic knob results in which of the following?

Even at rest, most neurons have periodic production of action potentials, known as the ____.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of neurons?

Which part of the neuron conducts impulses away from the nerve cell body?

Most metabolic and regulatory functions in a neuron occur in which part of the cell?

Which part of the neuron carries information away from the cell body?

Which of the following best describes the connection between the function of neurons and the chemical adenosine?

Which of the following actions allows for repolarization of a neuron?

The space between the axon of one neuron and the dendrite of another neuron is called a(n) _____.

In an action potential, which event occurs first after a neuron reaches threshold?

An action potential is self-regenerating because:

The neurons from the left primary motor cortex control the skeletal muscles on the:

What effect does increasing the extracellular potassium concentration have on the resting membrane potential of a neuron?

Which structures connect neurons, and which chemicals are primarily responsible for communication between neurons at these connections?