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Neurocommunication Flashcards

1
Q

Antagonist drug is NOT taking effect by…

A

Increasing neurotransmitter production

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2
Q

All motor neurons are….neurons

A

Efferent

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3
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Which of the following is not neuroglia cell?
1. Purkinje
2. Astrocyte
3. Oligodendrocytes
4. Radial glia

A
  1. Purkinje cells
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4
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Microglia cells and astrocytes both remove waste. T/F

A

True

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5
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The ratio of neuroglia cell to neuron is 1:1. T/F

A

False

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6
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Oligodendrocyte cell is not the only type of neuroglia cell that forms the myelin sheath. T/F

A

True

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7
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Radial glia guide neuronal migration during embryonic development. T/F

A

True

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8
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The nervous system can be divided into….

A

The central nervous system & peripheral nervous system.

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9
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The ratio of neuroglia cell to neuron is 3:1 T/F

A

True

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10
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Microglia cells and astrocytes both remove waste T/F

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True

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11
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Oligodendrocyte cell is the only type of neuroglia cell that builds myelin sheath. T/F

A

False

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12
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Radial glia guide neuronal migration in embryonic development T/F

A

True

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13
Q

Gap junction can be described as…

A

An organized collection of protein channels in cell membranes that allows an electrical exchange.

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14
Q

Schwann cells affect neurotransmission by..

A

Increasing the speed of action potential

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15
Q

Where are the Oligodendrocytes found?

A

Central nervous system

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16
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Oligodendrocyte cells affect neurotransmission by…

A

Increasing the speed of the action potential

17
Q

Resting potential is the neuronal membrane potential without external stimuli T/F

A

True

18
Q

Resting potential is the neuronal membrane potential during action potential. T/F

A

False

19
Q

Neurotransmitters must be present within the presynaptic neuron. T/F

A

True

20
Q

Neurotransmitters must inhibit postsynaptic neurons. T/F

A

False

21
Q

Gap junctions exist in electrical synapses. T/F

A

True

22
Q

Gap junctions exist in chemical synapses. T/F

A

False

23
Q

Action potential is necessary for neurotransmitters to be released. T/F

A

False

24
Q

The amount of Ca2+ influx is related to the amount of neurotransmitters being released. T/F

A

True

25
Q

Nodes of Ranvier make action potential propagation feasible. T/F

A

True

26
Q

Nodes of Ranvier are the sections of axons with thin wrap of myelin sheath. T/F

A

False

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