Anatomy of a neuron

Fill in the Blank

The cell body of a neuron is also known as the ___.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of dendrites?

• Receiving impulses from the previous neuron

• Being short and highly branched

• Carrying impulses away from the soma

• Increasing the surface area for connections

Multiple Choice

Which part of the neuron is responsible for carrying impulses away from the soma and toward the next neuron?

• Dendrites

• Axon

• Soma

• Terminal buttons

Multiple Choice

Which part of the neuron is responsible for passing the impulse to the next neuron?

• Axon hillock

• Myelin sheath

• Axon terminals

• Schwann cells

Multiple Choice

Which of the following structures join the axon to the cell body?

• Axon terminals

• Axon hillock

• Nodes of Ranvier

• Myelin sheath

Fill in the Blank

The myelin sheath is primarily made up of ___ .

Fill in the Blank

Nodes of Ranvier are gaps in the ___ sheath along the axon.

Multiple Choice

Label the Neuron-What does the letter "C" represent?

• Dendrite
• Axon
• Axon Terminal
• Cell Body

Multiple Choice

Label the Neuron-What does the letter "F" represent?

• Myelin Sheath
• Axon
• Axon Terminal
• Dendrite

Open Ended

After learning about neurons, what is one question you still have or something you would like to know more about?

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of neurons in the human body?

• To carry impulses from one part of the body to another

• To produce hormones

• To store genetic information

• To digest food

Open Ended

Write a 5-7 complete sentences summary about the structure or anatomy of a neuron.