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Anatomy and Physiology 1 > Neurons > Flashcards

Neurons Flashcards

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fundamental physiological properties of neurons

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excitability, conductivity, and secretion

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2
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sensory neurons

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detect stimuli and transmit information about them to the CNS
conduct signals towards the CNS

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3
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interneurons are located

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within the CNS

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4
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interneurons receive signals from

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many other neurons

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5
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interneurons carry out the

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integrative function of the nervous system

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6
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what do interneurons do with information

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process, store, and retrieve it

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7
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interneurons determine

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how the body responds to stimuli

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8
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motor neurons send signals to

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muscle and gland cells

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9
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motor neurons conduct signals

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away from the CNS

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10
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multipolar neuron has how many axons?

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one

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11
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multipolar neuron has how many dendrites?

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multiple

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12
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what is the most common type of neuron?

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multipolar neurons

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13
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multipolar neurons include most neurons of the

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brain and spinal cord

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14
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how many axons do bipolar neurons have?

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one

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15
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how many dendrites do bipolar neurons have?

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one

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16
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example of a bipolar neuron

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olfactory cells of the nose
neurons in the retina

17
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anatomy of a unipolar neuron

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single process leading away from the soma

18
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example of a unipolar neuron is a neuron that carry signals to the

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spinal cord for sense such as touch and pain

19
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how many dendrites do anaxonic neurons have?

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multiple

20
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how many axons do anaxonic neurons have?

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none

21
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anaxonic neurons do what through dendrites?

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communicate

22
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do anaxonic neurons produce action potentials?

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no

23
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an example of an anaxonic neuron would be in the retina

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to help visual processes such as perception of contrast

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