Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main goal of neuroscience as outlined in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

To understand every aspect of nervous system function from the molecular level up to behavioral and cognitive levels.

Question 2

Which type of glial cell is responsible for insulating axons in the central nervous system (CNS) by forming myelin?

Accepted Answer

Oligodendrocytes

Question 3

Astrocytes play a crucial role in neuronal function by buffering extracellular potassium ions. Which equation best represents the movement of potassium ions across the astrocyte membrane?

Accepted Answer

$J_{K^+} = P_{K^+} ( [K^+]_{out} - [K^+]_{in} )$

Question 4

Which statement about neurons is supported by the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Neurons function to receive, integrate, and transmit information.

Question 5

A researcher is studying the electrical signaling of neurons. Which subdiscipline of neuroscience does this research most likely fall under?

Accepted Answer

Neurophysiology

Question 6

Which part of the neuron contains synaptic vesicles filled with neurotransmitter molecules?

Accepted Answer

Presynaptic terminal

Question 7

If a mutation prevents Schwann cells from functioning, which of the following would most likely occur?

Accepted Answer

Loss of myelin in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)

Question 8

Which of the following best explains why the human brain has increased function compared to other vertebrates, according to the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Humans have more neurons and more complex connections between them.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a function of astrocytes?

Accepted Answer

Providing insulation to axons in the CNS

Question 10

A patient with a genetic disorder affecting microglia would most likely have problems with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Removal of cellular debris after infection or damage

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the continuum of neuroscience as presented in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Molecular $\rightarrow$ cellular $\rightarrow$ systems $\rightarrow$ behavioral $\rightarrow$ mind

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the number of glial cells compared to neurons in the human brain?

Accepted Answer

There are approximately ten times more glia than neurons.

Question 13

Which part of the neuron is primarily responsible for integrating incoming signals before an action potential is generated?

Accepted Answer

Axon hillock

Question 14

Which of the following subdisciplines of neuroscience focuses on the study of gene actions as they relate to nervous system function?

Accepted Answer

Molecular neuroscience

Question 15

A neuroscientist is investigating how neurotransmitters are synthesized, released, and degraded. Which subdiscipline does this research belong to?

Accepted Answer

Neurochemistry

Question 16

Which of the following is a correct sequence of information flow in a typical neuron?

Accepted Answer

Dendrites $\rightarrow$ Soma $\rightarrow$ Axon $\rightarrow$ Presynaptic terminal

Question 17

Which of the following statements about synaptic vesicles is correct?

Accepted Answer

They contain molecules of neurotransmitter and are located in the presynaptic terminal.

Question 18

If a neuron receives input from approximately 5,000 synaptic contacts, what does this imply about its role in neural networks?

Accepted Answer

It integrates information from multiple sources before transmitting a response.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a part of the neuron as listed in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Astrocyte

Question 20

A neuroscientist is studying the mechanisms involved in wiring the nervous system during development. Which subdiscipline does this research fall under?

Accepted Answer

Developmental neuroscience

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