Neuron Structure

Neuron Structure

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Biology

9th - 10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the nucleus of a neuron?

Back

The nucleus is the control center of the neuron, containing the cell's genetic material and regulating its activities.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a stimulus?

Back

A stimulus is a change or signal in the environment that can make an organism react.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What part of the neuron receives messages from adjacent neurons?

Back

The dendrite is the part of the neuron that receives messages from adjacent neurons.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are axon terminals?

Back

Axon terminals are the endpoints of an axon where neurotransmitters are released to communicate with other neurons.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of dendrites?

Back

Dendrites are branched extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the axon in a neuron?

Back

The axon is a long, thin structure that transmits electrical impulses away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the myelin sheath?

Back

The myelin sheath is a fatty layer that insulates the axon and speeds up the transmission of electrical signals.

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