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Human nervous system IMPULSE CONDUCTION IN THE HUMAN NERVOUS SYSTEM Parts of a neuron Dendrites: look like tree roots, receive messages from other neurons and surround the cell body Cell body: also called the soma. It receives and sends messages in the form of new impulses Cell nucleus: control centre of the cell; it controls all metabolic activities Axon: carries messages from the soma. It is a thin fibre that differs in length Myelin: white fatty sheath insulating the axon. It conducts ...

PYC1501 Basic Psychology vraestelle Basic Psychology (PYC 1501) Exam Paper: MAY-June 2011

PYC1501 Basic Psychology Exam Pack The tutor for the first-year psychology group is dealing with the topic of impulse conduction in the human nervous system. After the group discussion, the tutor asks the students the following questions to test their knowledge of the study material. The part of the neuron that is responsible for receiving information signals from other neurons is called ___. 1. Myelin sheath 2. boutons 3. dendrites 4. soma Answer: The correct answer is 3 Refer: ...

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Question 1 Answer: The correct answer is 1 To answer this question correctly you need to understand impulse conduction in the human nervous system. Human behaviour is based on impulse conduction therefore, statement A is correct. Individual differences in people’s behaviour can result from things going wrong during impulse conduction. Differences in the efficiency of impulse conduction will also result in behavioural differences. Therefore, statement B is correct. Sensory energy has to b...

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