This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: ____________ are supporting cells that can provide myelination to multiple axons at once. a. ... (Read 54 times)

go.lag

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 667
____________ are supporting cells that can provide myelination to multiple axons at once.
 
  a. Microglia
  b. Astrocytes
  c. Oligodendrocytes
  d. Schwann cells

Question 2

Explain how autoreceptors dampen neuronal activity.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

bigsis44

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 317
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Autoreceptors are sensitive to the transmitter released by a particular neuron. Activation of the autoreceptor produces negative feedbackeither reduced cell firing or reduced
synthesis/release of the transmitter. The net effect is to modulate the amount of transmitter in the
synapse (and at the postsynaptic receptors).





 

Did you know?

More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.

Did you know?

Nearly all drugs pass into human breast milk. How often a drug is taken influences the amount of drug that will pass into the milk. Medications taken 30 to 60 minutes before breastfeeding are likely to be at peak blood levels when the baby is nursing.

Did you know?

Malaria was not eliminated in the United States until 1951. The term eliminated means that no new cases arise in a country for 3 years.

Did you know?

Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.

Did you know?

There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library