AP Bio Nervous System

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

Neurons are cells of the nervous system that receive and transmit signals.  Which part of a neuron contains the nucleus and other organelles?

• axon
• dendrites
• neurotransmitters
• cell body

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

Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system most frequently results in which of the following?

• Acceleration of heart and breathing rates and dilation of pupils

• Stimulation of tearing, salivation, and peristalsis

• Calming of the body

• Construction of the muscles of the hands and feet

• Raising the perceptual threshold of olfactory and gustatory receptors

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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

• Dendrite
• Axon
• Myelin Sheath
• Node of Ranvier

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2