Which of the following are ways neurons can be classified
Answer
Neuronal connections
Shape
Axon length
Their dendrites
Number of neurites
Neurotransmitter used
Their genetic coding
Question 2
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Match the organelles to their function.
[blank_start]Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum[blank_end]: Protein synthesis
[blank_start]Ribosomes[blank_end]: Translate protein instructions from mRNA
[blank_start]Polyribosomes[blank_end]: Free floating ribosomes
[blank_start]Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum[blank_end]: Folds proteins for structure
[blank_start]Golgi Apparatus[blank_end]: Sorting of proteins for delivery
[blank_start]Rough ER[blank_end] makes membrane proteins and [blank_start]Smooth ER[blank_end] makes cytosolic proteins
Answer
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Ribosomes
Polyribosomes
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Golgi Apparatus
Rough ER
Smooth ER
Question 3
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Which of the following are functions of astrocytes?
Answer
Regulation of chemical environment
Supply of nutrients, oxygen etc.
Myelination
Synchronisation
Ridding of toxins
Question 4
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[blank_start]Microglia[blank_end] get rid of toxins and [blank_start]Radial Glia[blank_end] guide neuron migration and axon growth.
Answer
Microglia
Radial Glia
Question 5
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If a neuron is too [blank_start]acidic[blank_end] it will stop firing, if it is to [blank_start]basic[blank_end] neurons will fire uncontrollably.