AP Biology Animal Form & Function Review

Neurons are cells of the nervous system that receive and transmit signals.  Which part of a neuron receives incoming messages from other cells and carry information to the cell body?

• axon
• dendrites
• neurotransmitters
• nucleus

Neurons are cells of the nervous system that receive and transmit signals.  Which part of a neuron transmits signals from the cell body to other cells?

• axon
• dendrites
• neurotransmitters
• nucleus

Which type of neuron receives signals/stimuli from the eyes, ears, nose, skin, or tongue and transmits this information to other neurons?

• sensory
• motor
• interneuron
• relay neuron

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which type of neuron signals digestive glands to release enzymes, muscles to contract, or causes other actions in the body?

• sensory
• motor
• interneuron
• relay neuron

Which type of neuron is present in the spinal cord or brain and receives sensory neuron signals or communicates signals to motor neurons?

• sensory
• motor
• interneuron
• effector neurons

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

• Cell Body
• Dendrite
• Axon Terminal
• Myelin Sheath

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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

• Dendrite
• Axon
• Myelin Sheath
• Node of Ranvier

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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

• Schwann Cell
• Node of Ranvier
• Axon Terminal
• Myelin Sheath

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which term refers to the difference in electrical charges on either side of a cell membrane?

• membrane potential
• electricity
• signal transduction
• negativity

Which two ions are involved in the conduction of nerve impulses?

• calcium and potassium
• sodium and potassium
• calcium and phosphate
• magnesium and sulfate