, Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience Instructor Answer Guide
Multiple Choice
1.1 Building a Nervous System
1. Which of the following molecules does the work in cells?
a. DNA
b. mRNA
c. Proteins
d. Golgi
Answer: c
2. Neurons:
a. come in many shapes and sizes.
b. all have one axon and many dendrites.
c. all have one dendrite and many axons.
d. all have multiple axons and multiple dendrites.
Answer: a
3. The part of the neuron that is specialized for receiving information is:
a. the axon.
b. the cell body.
c. the dendrites.
d. the axon hillock.
Answer: c
4. Which are the primary myelinating cells of the central nervous system?
a. Astrocytes
b. Microglia
c. Oligodendrocytes
d. Schwann cells
Answer: c
5. Which cell type is most important for helping to form the blood-brain barrier?
a. Astrocytes
b. Microglia
c. Oligodendrocytes
d. Schwann cells
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Updated Oct 2024
Multiple Choice
1.1 Building a Nervous System
1. Which of the following molecules does the work in cells?
a. DNA
b. mRNA
c. Proteins
d. Golgi
Answer: c
2. Neurons:
a. come in many shapes and sizes.
b. all have one axon and many dendrites.
c. all have one dendrite and many axons.
d. all have multiple axons and multiple dendrites.
Answer: a
3. The part of the neuron that is specialized for receiving information is:
a. the axon.
b. the cell body.
c. the dendrites.
d. the axon hillock.
Answer: c
4. Which are the primary myelinating cells of the central nervous system?
a. Astrocytes
b. Microglia
c. Oligodendrocytes
d. Schwann cells
Answer: c
5. Which cell type is most important for helping to form the blood-brain barrier?
a. Astrocytes
b. Microglia
c. Oligodendrocytes
d. Schwann cells
2
Updated Oct 2024
