A neuron poisoned with tetrodotoxin (TTX) is stimulated. Which of the following would be observed?
Normal action potential generation
Delayed action potential generation
No action potential generated due to blocked channels
Hyperexcitability and spontaneous action potentials
Related Questions
Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?
Axon
Dendrites
Synapse
Myelin Sheath
Schwann cells, form a myelin sheath around the
Dendrite
Cell body
Nucleus
Axon
The cell body of neuron contains of
Cytoplasm
Cell organelles
Granular bodies
All of these
A researcher observes a neuron lacking Nissl bodies. What cellular function would likely be impaired in this neuron?
DNA replication
Cellular respiration
Protein synthesis
Waste removal
Myelin sheath is derived from
Neuroglial cells
Schwann cells
Nerve cells
All of these
A neuron is a β¦β¦ structure
Microscopic
Symmetrical
Non-microscopic
Gland
Neuron can
Detect stimuli
Receive stimuli
Transmit stimuli
All of these
Which is the largest body cell?
Neurons
RBCs
Osteocytes
Sperms
Mark the following statements as true/false and choose the correct option from the codes given below
I. Neuroglial cells are the packing and supporting cells found in the brain and spinal cord
II. Oligodendrocytes is a category of glial cells that forms myelin sheaths around the axon
III. Microglia provides mechanical support to the neurons
IV. Astrocytes communicate with one another through potassium channels
Codes
I II III IV
True True False False
False True True False
False False True True
True False True False
Which one of the following pairs of structures distinguishes a nerve cell from other types of cell?
Perikaryon and dendrites
Vacuoles and fibres
Flagellum and medullary sheath
Nucleus and mitochondria