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Question #1

Where are synapticknobs located?

A. At the distal ends of an axons

B. At the ends of dendrites

C. At the axon hillock

D. Within the cell body

E. Along axon collaterals

Question #2

Chemically gated ion channels are mainly found in the ________ segment of a neuron.

A. initial

B. receptive

C. transmissive

D. conductive

Question #3

Which is not characteristic of neurons?

A. No exceptions; all of these are characteristic of neurons.

B. Require continuous supplies of glucose and oxygen

C. Extreme longevity

D. High metabolic rate

E. High mitotic rate

Question #4

A bipolar neuron has

A. a single short process that extends from the cell body and then splits into a peripheral and a central branch.

B. two dendrites extending from the cell body.

C. two axons extending from the cell body.

D. one axon and one dendrite extending from the cell body.

Question #5

The type of transport protein that moves a substance down its concentration gradient is a

A. pump.

B. channel.