Physiology I: Introduction to Neurones, Excitatory and Inhibitory Neurotransmission in the CNS

Question 1 of 10

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In terms of a neuron, the soma refers to which part?

Select one of the following:

Dendrites
Cell body
Axon
Synapse

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

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Match the neuron type to its appearance.

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Unipolar

Pseudounipolar

Bipolar

Multipolar

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Question 3 of 10

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What is the resting potential in a neuron?

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-90mv
-80mv
-70mv

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Question 4 of 10

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The upstroke of the neuron action potential is mediated by voltage gated ( Sodium, Potassium, Calcium ) channels
The downstroke is then mediated by voltage gated ( Potassium, Calcium, Sodium ) channels

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

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Saltatory conduction describes the way in which action potential jump from one to the next

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Question 6 of 10

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The release of the neurotransmitter in a synapse at the end of a neuron is mediated by which type of channel?

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Calcium channel
Sodium channel
Potassium channel

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

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The part of the synapse that stores the neurotransmitter is called the

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Question 8 of 10

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Types of Synapse:
❌ Synapse from axon to dendrite
❌ Synapse from axon the cell body
❌ Synapse from axon to axon

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Axodendritic

Axosomatic

Axoaxonic

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

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Synapses can be classified as excitatory or inhibitory.
Excitatory synapses most frequently use the neurotransmitter
Inhibitory synapses most frequently use the neurotransmitter

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Introduction to Neurones, Excitatory and Inhibitory Neurotransmission in the CNS Given by John Peters on 3/5/18

Physiology I: Introduction to Neurones, Excitatory and Inhibitory Neurotransmission in the CNS

Physiology I: Introduction to Neurones, Excitatory and Inhibitory Neurotransmission in the CNS

Question 1 of 10

In terms of a neuron, the soma refers to which part?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

Match the neuron type to its appearance.

Select correct option below corresponding to the highlighted orange point

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

What is the resting potential in a neuron?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

The upstroke of the neuron action potential is mediated by voltage gated Sodium Potassium Calcium( Sodium, Potassium, Calcium ) channels The downstroke is then mediated by voltage gated Potassium Calcium Sodium( Potassium, Calcium, Sodium ) channels

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Saltatory conduction describes the way in which action potential jump from one to the next

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

The release of the neurotransmitter in a synapse at the end of a neuron is mediated by which type of channel?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

The part of the synapse that stores the neurotransmitter is called the

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

Types of Synapse: ❌ Synapse from axon to dendrite ❌ Synapse from axon the cell body ❌ Synapse from axon to axon

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Explanation

Question 9 of 10

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Synapses can be classified as excitatory or inhibitory. Excitatory synapses most frequently use the neurotransmitter Inhibitory synapses most frequently use the neurotransmitter

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

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As well as GABA, what is the other main inhibitory neurotransmitter?

Explanation

The upstroke of the neuron action potential is mediated by voltage gated ( Sodium, Potassium, Calcium ) channels
The downstroke is then mediated by voltage gated ( Potassium, Calcium, Sodium ) channels

Types of Synapse:
❌ Synapse from axon to dendrite
❌ Synapse from axon the cell body
❌ Synapse from axon to axon

Synapses can be classified as excitatory or inhibitory.
Excitatory synapses most frequently use the neurotransmitter
Inhibitory synapses most frequently use the neurotransmitter