The Neuron

The long, fibre like part of a neuron that transmits neural information away from the soma to other neurons or cells is known as the

• axon

• dendrute

• axon terminal

• synapses

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

• Dendrite

• Myelin Sheath

• Node of Ranvier

A chemical produced by neurons that carried messages to other neurons is known as:

• synaptic cleft

• neurotransmitter

• neuron

• nucleus

Label number 3 is the _________

Label number 5 is the

• Axon terminal

• Axon

• Myelin Sheath

• Dendrites

Label number 2 is the

• Axon terminals

• Axon buttons

• Dendrites

• Synaptic cleft

This part of the neuron receives chemical messages from the neurotransmitters of other neurons

• Axon terminal

• Myelin sheath

• Cell body

• Dendrites

This part of the neuron stores then releases neurotransmitters into the synapse

• Axon

• Myelin sheath

• Axon terminal

• Dendrite

The correct direction of the neural impulse within the neuron:

• Axon terminal to dendrite

• Cell body to axon

• Dendrite to axon terminal

• Axon terminal to cell body

This is the electrical charge that travels down an axon when a neuron is firing

• Resting potential

• Action potential

• Threshold

• Refractory period