Which Statement Regarding the Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system is FALSE?

• A) The bloodstream is the primary source of CNS infections, but these infections are rare because it is difficult for microbes to move from the bloodstream into the brain.
• B) There is no normal microbiota in the central nervous system, while the peripheral nervous system contains a few common bacterial genera.
• C) Information in the form of electrical impulses enters the neuron via the dendrites, and exits that neuron via the axon, from where they enter another cell.
• D) Neurons communicate via chemicals called neurotransmitters; these are released by one cell and bind to receptors on the membrane of the next cell.
• E) The central nervous system is protected by bone and membranes called meninges, while nerves in the peripheral nervous system do not have these protective coverings.

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