Overview of the Nervous System Flashcards
(7 cards)
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Neurons in which dendritic and axonal processes are continuous and the soma lies off to one side are called:
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unipolar
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Neurons that have several dendrites and a single axon are called:
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multipolar
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The axon is connected to the soma at the:
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axon hillock
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Which of the following statements BEST describes the anatomical divisions of nervous tissue?
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The central and peripheral divisions of the nervous system are supported by distinct types of neuroglia
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A primary sensory neuron found in a dorsal root ganglion will be:
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unipolar
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Compared to the endocrine system, the nervous system is:
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faster and more specific
