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Undergradtuate PSY236 - Learning Quiz on Week 9 - Neurons and Nervous System, created by Daniel Whiting on 21/10/2017.

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Week 9 - Neurons and Nervous System

Question 1 of 6

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Which of the following are ways neurons can be classified

Select one or more of the following:

  • Neuronal connections

  • Shape

  • Axon length

  • Their dendrites

  • Number of neurites

  • Neurotransmitter used

  • Their genetic coding

Explanation

Question 2 of 6

1

Match the organelles to their function.

: Protein synthesis

: Translate protein instructions from mRNA

: Free floating ribosomes

: Folds proteins for structure

: Sorting of proteins for delivery

makes membrane proteins and makes cytosolic proteins

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    Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
    Ribosomes
    Polyribosomes
    Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
    Golgi Apparatus
    Rough ER
    Smooth ER

Explanation

Question 3 of 6

1

Which of the following are functions of astrocytes?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Regulation of chemical environment

  • Supply of nutrients, oxygen etc.

  • Myelination

  • Synchronisation

  • Ridding of toxins

Explanation

Question 4 of 6

1

get rid of toxins and guide neuron migration and axon growth.

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    Microglia
    Radial Glia

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Question 5 of 6

1

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

If a neuron is too ( acidic, basic ) it will stop firing, if it is to ( basic, acidic ) neurons will fire uncontrollably.

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Question 6 of 6

1

Afferent nerves enter the spinal cord through...

Select one of the following:

  • the ventral root

  • the dorsal root

Explanation