Chapter 35: Q. 6 (page 1014)
Glia that provides myelin for neurons in the brain is called ________.
a. Schwann cells
b. oligodendrocytes
c. microglia
d. astrocytes
Short Answer
Option b is the correct answer.
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Chapter 35: Q. 6 (page 1014)
Glia that provides myelin for neurons in the brain is called ________.
a. Schwann cells
b. oligodendrocytes
c. microglia
d. astrocytes
Option b is the correct answer.
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The ________ lobe contains the visual cortex.
a. frontal
b. parietal
c. temporal
d. occipital
Meningitis is a viral or bacterial infection of the brain. Which cell type is the first to have its function disrupted during meningitis?
a. astrocytes
b. microglia
c. neurons
d. satellite glia
What is the term for protein channels that connect two neurons at an electrical synapse?
a. synaptic vesicles
b. voltage-gated ion channels
c. gap junction protein
d. sodium-potassium exchange pumps
Describe how the sensory-somatic nervous system reacts by reflex to a person touching something hot. How does this allow for rapid responses in potentially dangerous situations?
Which of the following molecules is not involved in the maintenance of the resting membrane potential?
a. potassium cations
b. ATP
c. voltage-gated ion channels
d. calcium cations
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