Exam 3: What Are the Nervous Systems Functional Units

Describe chromosomes and their role in protein synthesis.

Humans have approximately:

What are three major types of neurons? How are they functionally different?

Which of the following represents an incorrect nucleotide base pairing?

What is the MOST common sequence of information flow through a neuron?

The place in a cell where protein packages are wrapped and shipped is called the:

The _____ chromosome pair determines our sexual characteristics.

_____ are glial cells that have nutritive and supportive functions.

Microglia originate in:

_____ are tumors that are often encapsulated and relatively easy to remove with surgery.

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a pyramidal cell?

Golgi bodies package _____ and ship them to other parts of the neuron via _____.

Transgenic animals are produced by:

Protein molecules can:

A chain of amino acids forms a:

An analogous term for receptor is:

The mutation that leads to Tay-Sachs disease is recessive. Therefore, if a child's parents both carry the recessive Tay-Sachs allele, the probability that the child will develop Tay-Sachs disease is:

What is Huntington disease, and what are its genetic determinants?

_____ operate as part of the brain's immune system.

What are the major functions of Schwann cells? How do they assist in the recovery from nerve damage?