Which type of synapse allows for the direct flow of ions and electrical current between adjacent neurons?

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Which type of synapse allows for the direct flow of ions and electrical current between adjacent neurons?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Electrical synapses use gap junctions for direct ion flow, unlike chemical synapses. [Level: Knowledge]

Question 2 of 5

The delicate, innermost layer of the meninges that directly adheres to the surface of the brain and spinal cord is the:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The pia mater is the innermost layer, closely following CNS contours. [Level: Knowledge]

Question 3 of 5

The third ventricle is a midline cavity within the diencephalon and is connected to the fourth ventricle by the:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The aqueduct of Sylvius links the third and fourth ventricles. [Level: Knowledge]

Question 4 of 5

The basal nuclei, part of the motor circuit, are involved in the initiation and control of:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Basal nuclei (ganglia) initiate and refine voluntary movements. Others are unrelated. [Level: Knowledge]

Question 5 of 5

The reticular formation is a network of nuclei scattered throughout the brainstem that plays a crucial role in:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The reticular formation regulates sleep, arousal, and consciousness. [Level: Knowledge]

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