The study of the normal functioning and disorders of the nervous system.

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Question 1 of 5

The study of the normal functioning and disorders of the nervous system.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Neurology is the study of nervous system function and disorders. Nerve is a structure, oligodendrocytes are glia, and parasympathetic is a system.

Question 2 of 5

A fatal disease caused by a virus that reaches the CNS via fast axonal transport.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Rabies is a viral disease transmitted via bites, reaching the CNS through axonal transport, causing neurological symptoms and death. Effectors are targets, myelin sheath is insulation, and axosomatic is a synapse.

Question 3 of 5

A regeneration tube in the PNS helps direct further growth of after an injury.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: In the PNS, Schwann cells form a regeneration tube to guide axon regrowth after injury. Dendrites receive signals, soma is the cell body, and myelin sheath insulates.

Question 4 of 5

Three main components of neurons are

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Neurons consist of dendrites (receive signals), cell body (soma, with nucleus), and axon (transmits signals). Nucleus is part of the cell body, neurofibrils are internal, and nodes are axon features.

Question 5 of 5

A photoreceptor in the eye could be classified into which of the following categories?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Photoreceptors (rods, cones) in the eye are sensory receptors, detecting light. Smooth muscle is an effector, somatic nerve controls voluntary muscles, and ganglion is a cell body cluster.

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