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Which pathway carries sensory information toward the central nervous system? -
ANSWER Ascending
Which type of axon transmits a nerve impulse at the highest rate? - ANSWER Large
myelinated
Which nerves are capable of regeneration? - ANSWER Myelinated nerves in the
peripheral nervous system
The neurotransmitter norepinephrine is secreted in the: - ANSWER Sympathetic
postganglion
Both oligodenroglia and Schwann cells share the ability to: - ANSWER Form a myelin
sheath
During a synapse, what change occurs after the neurotransmitter binds to the receptor? -
ANSWER The permeability of the postsynaptic neuron changes; consequently its
membrane potential is changed as well.
What name is given to a large network of neurons within the brainstem that is essential for
maintaining wakefulness? - ANSWER Reticular activating system
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, CORRECT WELL DETAILED ANSWERS|LATEST
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Which pathway carries sensory information toward the central nervous system? -
ANSWER Ascending
Which type of axon transmits a nerve impulse at the highest rate? - ANSWER Large
myelinated
Which nerves are capable of regeneration? - ANSWER Myelinated nerves in the
peripheral nervous system
The neurotransmitter norepinephrine is secreted in the: - ANSWER Sympathetic
postganglion
Both oligodenroglia and Schwann cells share the ability to: - ANSWER Form a myelin
sheath
During a synapse, what change occurs after the neurotransmitter binds to the receptor? -
ANSWER The permeability of the postsynaptic neuron changes; consequently its
membrane potential is changed as well.
What name is given to a large network of neurons within the brainstem that is essential for
maintaining wakefulness? - ANSWER Reticular activating system
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