Neurons & Neural Communication

Neurons & Neural Communication

9th - 12th Grade

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Neurons & Neural Communication

Neurons & Neural Communication

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

axon
neuron
dendrite
neurotransmitter

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

neuron
myelin sheath
dendrite
neurotransmitter

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

A chemical produced by neurons that carries messages to other neurons

myelin sheath
neurotransmitter
axon
axon terminal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The tiny gap between neurons where nerve impulses are sent from one neuron to another.  It is where communication occurs between an axon and dendrite

synapse
axon terminal
impulse
myelin

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

These carry signals from tissues and organs to the brain and spinal cord

Sensory Neurons
Motor Neurons
Efferent Neurons
Glial Cells

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

What is structure labeled C in the picture?

Dendrite
Axon
Cell Body
Axon Terminal

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

What is structure labeled B in the picture?

Dendrite
Axon
Cell Body
Axon Terminal

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