Neuron structure quiz

The nerve cells in your body are called neurons. From the picture which part of the neuron is responsible for carrying signals between the dendrite and axon terminal?

• soma

• axon

• node of Ranvier

• Schwann cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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

• axon 
• dendrite
• axon terminal
• gene

This releases neurotransmitters from the neuron.

• axon
• axon terminal
• gene
• neuron

In a neuron chain (2 neurons that connect to each other), this structure receives the neurotransmitters which are released from the previous neuron.

• axon
• dendrites

• gene
• neuron

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

What is structure labeled C in the picture?

• Dendrite
• Axon
• Soma

• Axon Terminal

What is structure labeled B in the picture?

• Dendrite
• Axon
• Soma

• Axon Terminal

What is structure labeled D in the picture?

• Dendrite
• Axon
• Soma

• Axon Terminal

What is structure labeled E in the picture?

• Nucleus
• Schwann Cell
• Node of Ranvier
• Myelin Sheath

Which structure is responsible for receiving signals?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2