Nervous System and Neurons

Nervous System and Neurons

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10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two parts of the nervous system?

Back

Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This releases neurotransmitters which are sent into the synaptic gap

Back

axon terminal

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A nerve cell that is the basic working unit of the brain and nervous system which processes and transmits information

Back

neuron

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This insulating material forms a layer, around the axon of a neuron.  It enables electrical signals to travel down the axon at higher speeds.

Back

myelin sheath

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What part of a neuron is responsible for receiving signals? Options: Dendrite, Axon, Axon Terminal, Cell Body

Back

Dendrite

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Cell Body (Soma)

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Axon Terminal

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