A&P Unit #7 (NS) Review

The myelin sheath causes an action potential to travel faster down the axon.

• True

• False

Which component of the Neuron picks up the signal from the surroundings?

• dendrites

• cell body

• axon

• neurotransmitter

Which component of the neuron sends a signal to the synapse?

• dendrites

• cell body

• axon

• schwann cells

What makes up the myelin sheath?

• dendrites

• schwann cells

• neurotransmitters

• synapse

The gaps between the Schwann cells where saltatory conduction occurs are

• synapse

• axon terminals

• myelin sheath

• nodes of ranvier

During the resting state, the inside of the neuron is negative compared to the outside.

• True

• False

A group of axons is referred to as a

• nerve

• neuron

• axon terminal

• spinal cord

Which type of Neuron sends information to the CNS?

• integrative

• motor

• sensory

Gray matter is composed of axons covered in myelin.

• true

• false

The right side of the cerebrum controls the _____ side of the body.

• right

• left

• both