neurons 9.1-9.5

Nerve cells are commonly called__________.

• neurons

• dendrites

• axons

Nerves are made of bundles of axons.

• True

• False

Which of the following are the main parts of a neuron?

• axon

• dendrites

• cell body

• neuroglia

• oligodendrocytes

The small space the neurons communicate with other neurons or cells is a ________.

• neuroglia

• axon hillock

• soma

• synapse

Chemical messengers released by a neuron into the synapse

• neurotransmitters

• hormones

• calcium

• sodium

The 2 subdivisions of the nervous system is the CNS and the SNS.

• true

• false

contains the brain

• PNS

• CNS

contains the spinal cord

• PNS

• CNS

contains nerves that travel to the arms and legs

• PNS

• CNS

Gathers information and sends it to the CNS.

• Sensory function

• integrative function

• motor function