Asked by Nasruddin Saifi on Sep 28, 2024
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What is the correct sequence of structures through which information flows in a neuron
A) dendrites to axon to soma
B) axon to glia to dendrites
C) glia to dendrites to axon
D) dendrites to soma to axon
Neural Impulse
Refers to the electrical signal that travels along a neuron, enabling communication within the nervous system.
Dendrites
Branching, tree-like structures in neurons that receive and integrate signals from other cells.
Soma
In biological context, refers to the body of an organism as distinct from its reproductive cells; in Huxley's literary context, a happiness-inducing drug.
- Understand the electrical properties of neurons, including resting potential and action potential.
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lenecia reneeabout 19 hours ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Information flows from the dendrites to the soma (cell body) and then through the axon. Glia cells are not directly involved in information flow but rather provide support and maintenance for neurons. Option A is close but should not have axon before soma. Option B is incorrect as it states that axons communicate with glia cells, which is not how neurons communicate. Option C is also incorrect as it has glia cells before dendrites.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the electrical properties of neurons, including resting potential and action potential.