25.26 Neurons & Chemicals of the Mind

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Valerie Sanguinetti

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What is the name of the part of the neuron that is pointed out in the image?

Cell Body (Soma)

Axon

Myelin Sheats

Dendrites

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What is the name of the part of the neuron that is pointed out in the image?

Myelin sheaths

Cell Body (Soma)

Axon

Dendrites

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the part of the neuron that is pointed out in the image?

Myelin Sheats

Axon

Dendrites

Cell Body (Soma)

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the part of the neuron that is pointed out in the image?

Myelin Sheats

Cell Body (Soma)

Dendrites

Axon

Multiple Choice

Nucleus

Cell Body

Axon

Node of Ranvier

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Nucleus

Cell Body

Axon

Node of Ranvier

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Nucleus

Cell Body

Axon

Node of Ranvier

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Dendrites

Axon Terminals

Myelin Sheath

Schwann Cells

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Dendrites

Axon Terminals

Myelin Sheath

Schwann Cells

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Dendrites

Axon Terminals

Myelin Sheath

Schwann Cells

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Dendrites

Axon Terminals

Myelin Sheath

Schwann Cells

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How do you think the structure of a neuron helps it perform its function in the nervous system?

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What is the primary function of dendrites in a neuron?

To receive signals from other neurons

To transmit signals to muscles

To store genetic information

To produce energy for the cell

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Click on the circle that shows dendrites

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Click on the circle that represents the axon of the neuron

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Click on the circle that represents the axon terminals

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What circle represents the cell body of the neuron?

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Axons carry impulses towards the cell body of the neuron and dendrites carry impulses away from the cell body of the neuron.

True

False

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Which of these best describes glial cells?

The cells that send signals to the brain

Cells that support the neurons

Any cell in the nervous system

Cells that make muscles move

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes glia?

(If you need help, check out SLIDE 12!)

There are less glia than neurons

Smaller but more numerous than neurons

Glia are larger than neurons

Glia create pathogens

Open Ended

Explain the main functions of glial cells in the nervous system.

Type response here

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Which of the following are functions of neurotransmitters?

Affecting behaviors and mental processes

Insulating the axon

Enabling communication between neurons

Storing DNA

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Multiple Choice

What can happen to a neurotransmitter after it is released into the synaptic gap?

It can be metabolized

It can go through reuptake

It can bind to the next synaptic receptor

All of the above

Multiple Choice

The space between neurons is called the _.

Axon

Dendrite

Soma

Synapse

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Which of the following is a function of excitatory neurotransmitters?

They turn on neurons and excite them to send messages to other neurons.

They turn off neurons and prevent excitement.

They slow down communication between neurons.

They only regulate hormonal processes.

Multiple Choice

This neurotransmitter is most often associated with pleasure/reward sensations:

Acetylcholine

GABA

Dopamine

Serotonin

Multiple Choice

The release of this neurotransmitter is 100x more potent than any opiate (painkilling drug):

Norepinephrine

Serotonin

GABA

Endorphins

Multiple Choice

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate:

learning and memory

pain and pleasure

muscle movements

sleep, moods/emotions

Multiple Choice

Which neurotransmitter inhibits brain activity?

Acetylcholine

GABA

Endorphins

Dopamine

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Which neurotransmitter is released in response to stress and trauma?

Acetylcholine

Endorphins

Serotonin

GABA

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