Final Rev: Nerves

Front

The long, fiber like part of a neuron which the cell sends information to receiving neurons

Back

axon

Front

A network of branches coming from individual cells.  They carry information and electrical signals in the brain and nervous system

Back

dendrite

Front

What is structure labeled C in the picture? Options: Dendrite, Axon, Cell Body, Axon Terminal

Back

Axon Terminal

Front

Which of the following is the correct order of the direction of a message? Dendrite-Cell Body-Axon-Synapse, Synapse-Cell Body-Axon-Dendrite, Dendrite-Synapse-Cell Body-Axon, Axon-Cell Body-Dendrite-Synapse

Back

Dendrite-Cell Body-Axon-Synapse

Front

Which structure is responsible for receiving signals?

Back

D

Front

What does the cerebrum control?

Back

controls thoughts and voluntary actions

Front

What is the part highlighted in red? Options: Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Brain Stem, Diencephalon

Back

Cerebellum

Front

Which part of the brain controls vital functions such as breathing and heart rate? Options: Diencephalon, Frontal Lobe, Brain Stem, Cerebellum

Back

Brain Stem

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

What structure is bright blue and located at bottom of the brain and controls the information sent between brain and rest of the body?

Back

Brain Stem