18.3 - Neuron as Structural and Functional Unit of Neural System
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What are the three main parts of a neuron?
💡 Hint: Think about the structure of a neuron.
What is the role of dendrites?
💡 Hint: Consider them as 'receivers' of information.
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What is the primary function of dendrites?
💡 Hint: Consider them as the 'antennae' of the neuron.
True or False: Myelination increases the speed of nerve impulse transmission.
💡 Hint: Recall the phrase 'Myelin is Mighty.'
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Explain how both myelination and the nodes of Ranvier affect the speed of impulse conduction in neurons.
💡 Hint: Consider how electrical signals flow and what factors can speed up that flow.
Compare and contrast the mechanisms of action potential generation in myelinated versus unmyelinated axons.
💡 Hint: Think about the pathways taken by signals in each type of axon.
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