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Stack #4547097
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the basic unit of the nervous system? | Neuron |
| What is the function of myelin? | Increase speed of nerve impulse conduction |
| Which glial cells form the myelin sheath in the CNS? | Oligodendrocytes |
| Which glial cells help form the blood-brain barrier? | Astrocytes |
| What is the function of microglia? | Act as immune defense cells in the CNS |
| Which ion is responsible for depolarization during an action potential? | Sodium |
| What is the name of the junction where neurons communicate? | Synapse |
| What is the resting membrane potential of a neuron? | Around -70mV |
| What happens at Nodes of Ranvier? | Saltatory conduction |
| Which neurotransmitter is primarily used at neuromuscular junctions? | Acetylcholine |