HBS 2.1.3 The Neuron

Front

This part of the neuron receives chemical messages from the neurotransmitters of other neurons.

Back

Dendrites

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. Options: Axon, Dendrite, Myelin Sheath, Axon Terminal

Back

Axon Terminal

Front

The part of the neuron where action potentials take place.

Back

Axon

Front

The correct direction of the neural impulse within one neuron.

Back

Dendrite to Axon Terminal

Front

What is the part of a neuron that receives signals? Options: Dendrite, Axon, Axon Terminal, Cell Body

Back

Dendrite

Front

What is the part of a neuron that transmits signals to other neurons? Options: Dendrite, Axon, Axon Terminal, Cell Body

Back

Axon Terminal

Front

What is the structure that insulates nerve fibers and increases the speed of signal transmission? Options: Synapse, Soma, Axon Terminal, Myelin Sheath

Back

Myelin Sheath

Front

What is the part of a neuron that transmits impulses away from the cell body? Options: Synapse, Axon, Axon Terminal, Dendrite

Back

Axon

Front

What is the part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and organelles? Options: Synapse, Cell Body, Axon, Dendrite

Back

Cell Body