Quiz for:
Biological Basis of Human Behavior - Neurons and Nervous System

Question 1

What is the main role of neurons in the nervous system?

Question 2

What is resting potential?

Question 3

What phase of neuronal activity occurs when the membrane potential reaches +40mV?

Question 4

What function does the myelin sheath serve?

Question 5

What is the importance of the refractory period?

Question 6

Which ion channels are responsible for depolarization?

Question 7

Which part of the neuron receives information from other neurons?

Question 8

What happens during repolarization?

Question 9

Where are neurotransmitters released from?

Question 10

Which cells in the nervous system provide nutrients and remove pathogens?

Question 11

What occurs at the synapse?

Question 12

What initiates an action potential?

Question 13

During which phase is the neuron's potential at -70mV?

Question 14

What is the role of receptors on the postsynaptic neuron?

Question 15

Which phase follows directly after depolarization?