Chpt 4 Objective 6
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Describe the general characteristics & functions of nervous tissue & how their characteristics enables information processing
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What type of signal is generated by nervous tissue?
Electrical
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Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving information?
Dendrites
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What is the primary function of neuroglial cells?
Support and protect neurons
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What happens to the electrical signal when it reaches the axon terminal?
It is converted to a chemical signal
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How does information flow in a neuron?
Only in one direction
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What is another name for an action potential?
Nerve impulse
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Which of the following structures is NOT a part of a neuron?
Neuroglial cell
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