Neurones (AQA A-Level Biology): Quizzes
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What type of changes do neurones transmit throughout the body?
What type of changes do neurones transmit throughout the body?
Electrochemical changes
Why does the cell body contain abundant rough endoplasmic reticulum?
Why does the cell body contain abundant rough endoplasmic reticulum?
To produce neurotransmitters
In which direction do dendrites carry nerve impulses?
In which direction do dendrites carry nerve impulses?
Towards the cell body
What is the main function of the axon?
What is the main function of the axon?
Carry impulses away from cell body
Which process do Schwann cells perform to remove cellular debris?
Which process do Schwann cells perform to remove cellular debris?
Phagocytosis
What type of molecule is myelin that provides electrical insulation?
What type of molecule is myelin that provides electrical insulation?
Lipid
How long are the nodes of Ranvier?
How long are the nodes of Ranvier?
What structural feature is characteristic of sensory neurones?
What structural feature is characteristic of sensory neurones?
One very long dendron
To what type of structure do motor neurones carry impulses?
To what type of structure do motor neurones carry impulses?
An effector
What is the main role of intermediate neurones?
What is the main role of intermediate neurones?
Connect neurones to each other