Nervous System Review

part of a neuron that receives information from other neurons

• axon
• dendrites
• myelin sheath
• synapse

What is the insulating membrane that surrounds parts of the axon that helps to protect & insulates?

• Axon

• Dendrites

• Node of Ranvier

• Myelin Sheath

Gaps in the myelin sheath are called this.

• Nodes of Ranvier
• Axon terminals 
• Synapses
• Neurotransmitters

What is structure labeled C in the picture?

• Dendrite
• Axon
• Cell Body
• Axon Terminal

The central nervous system is made up of what parts?

• Brain and spinal cord

• Brain only

• Nerves only

• Nerves and spinal cord

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

• Sensory Neurons
• Motor Neurons
• Efferent Neurons
• Glial Cells

What is structure labeled B in the picture?

• Dendrite
• Axon
• Cell Body
• Axon Terminal

The part of the neuron that sends messages to other neurons

• axon
• dendrite
• cell body
• Schwann cell

Type of motor neuron that is involuntary

• reaction

• somatic

• autonomic

• reflex

Type of motor neuron that is voluntary

• Reflex

• Somatic

• Autonomic

• Reaction