Nervous System and Neurons

Front

The gap that a message has to cross to get from one neuron to the other is called the _____

Back

synapse

Front

The myelin sheath

Back

makes the signal travel faster

Front

Which part of a neuron RECIEVES information? Options: axon, dendrite, cell body, axon terminal

Back

dendrite

Front

Which part of the neuron is a long fiber that sends information to other cells? Options: dendrite, terminal, cell body, axon

Back

axon

Front

The part of the neuron that receives signals is the: Axon, Dendrite, Axon Terminal, Cell Body

Back

Dendrite

Front

The part of the neuron that transmits signals to muscles is the: Axon, Dendrite, Axon Terminal, Cell Body

Back

Axon Terminal

Front

This portion of a neuron allows the electrical signal to move very quickly.

Back

myelin sheath

Front

Back

Nucleus

Front

Back

Cell Body

Front

Back

Axon