BMS 300 EXAM 2 POST RECITATION QUIZZES
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Cells that maintain the extracellular environment in the central nervous system
by pumping sodium and potassium ions and mopping up excess
neurotransmitters are: - ANSWER astrocytes
dendrite is the ______ region, usually characterized by _______________ -
ANSWER input; ligand gated channels
axon is the ________ region, usually characterized by ________________ -
ANSWER conductile; voltage gated channels
axon terminal is the _________ region, usually characterized by _________ -
ANSWER output; SNARE proteins
cell body is characterized by - ANSWER protein synthesis organelles
_____________ nerves carry information toward the brain. - ANSWER afferent
_____________ nerves carry information away from the brain. - ANSWER
efferent
2 main characteristics of myelinating glial cells - ANSWER provide insulation,
physically surround neurons
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