5. Physiology

Neurophysiology — Quiz

Test your understanding of neurophysiology with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which type of glial cell is responsible for producing myelin in the central nervous system?

Question 2

What is the primary ion that flows into the neuron during the rising phase of an action potential?

Question 3

Which of the following describes the period during which a neuron cannot fire another action potential, regardless of the stimulus strength?

Question 4

What is the primary mechanism by which neurotransmitters are removed from the synaptic cleft?

Question 5

A neuron's membrane potential changes from $-70 \text{ mV}$ to $-85 \text{ mV}$. This change is called: