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BIO: Nervous System

Authored by M Boyce

Biology

9th Grade

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BIO: Nervous System
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The long, fiber like part of a neuron which the cell sends information to receiving neurons

axon 
dendrite
axon terminal
gene

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 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

30 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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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

Axon 
Dendrite
Myelin Sheath
Axon Terminal

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the central nervous system (CNS) made of?

brain and spinal cord
brain and cranial nerves
spinal cord and spinal nerves
cranial nerves and spinal nerves

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the central nervous system (CNS) made of?

brain and spinal cord
brain and cranial nerves
spinal cord and spinal nerves
cranial nerves and spinal nerves

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the myelin sheath on the axon?

To maintain temperature
To improve conductivity
To protect the axon
To release neurotransmitters

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