Nervous System

Front

The part of the neuron that insulates the axon and increases the speed of the neural message within the neuron.

Back

Myelin Sheath

Front

This part of the neuron stores then releases neurotransmitters into the synapse.

Back

Axon Terminal

Front

This part of the neuron receives chemical messages from the neurotransmitters of other neurons. It is labeled A in the diagram.

Back

Dendrite

Front

The long, fiber-like part of a neuron which the cell sends information to receiving neurons. Labelled D in diagram.

Back

Axon

Front

The nervous system subdivision that is composed of the brain and spinal cord.

Back

CNS

Front

_____ neurons carry messages away from the central nervous system and out to muscles or glands. The RED neuron in diagram.

Back

motor

Front

Which way does an impulse travel?

Back

From dendrite to axon and out axon terminal

Front

How is a message delivered from the "sending" neuron to the "receiving" axon?

Back

neurotransmitters

Front

Which part of the peripheral nervous system deals with "rest and digest" activities?

Back

parasympathetic

Front

Which part of the peripheral nervous system deals with "flight or fight" activities?

Back

sympathetic