18.6 - Exercises
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Practice Questions
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What are the major parts of the human brain?
💡 Hint: Think about the main divisions of the brain.
Define the term 'neurotransmitter'.
💡 Hint: Consider their role in communication between neurons.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which part of the nervous system does the brain belong to?
💡 Hint: Think about where central processing happens in the body.
True or False: Action potentials are generated from the influx of calcium ions.
💡 Hint: Consider which ions are crucial for initiating an action potential.
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Challenge Problems
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You are analyzing the signal propagation along a neuron. Explain the stages of an action potential and the ionic movements involved.
💡 Hint: Focus on the ion channels and their role in depolarization and repolarization.
Compare the impact of myelinated vs non-myelinated axons on the speed of nerve impulse transmission, using examples.
💡 Hint: Consider where you find different types of fibers in the body.
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