CHS - Neuro Review

This part of the neuron receives chemical messages from the neurotransmitters of other neurons. It is labeled A in the diagram.

• Dendrite

• Axon

• Axon Terminal

• Cell Body

The long, fiber like part of a neuron which the cell sends information to receiving neurons. Labelled D in diagram.

• Synapse

• Axon

• Axon Terminal

• Dendrite

_____ neurons carry messages away from the central nervous system and out to muscles or glands. The RED neuron in diagram.

• sensory

• motor

• inter

• central

Which 2 are parts of the central nervous system?

• brain

• nose

• spinal cord

• left big toe

_____ neurons carry messages to the central nervous system

• Motor
• Inter
• Sensory
• Fun

What is NOT part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

• axons
• sensory receptors
• spinal cord
• motor neurons

This is a specialized cell that transforms a stimulus into a nerve impulse.

• neuron

• sensory receptor

• synapse

• motor nerve

• sensory nerve

The two major parts of the nervous system are the

• brain and spinal cord

• central and somatic nervous systems

• sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.

• peripheral and central nervous systems

The speed of neural conduction between neurons will result in difficulties in speaking, vision, and balance if the ________________ insulating the axons is damaged or removed.

• Axon

• Myelin Sheath

• Nucleus

• Brain

Which of the following is regulated by the autonomic nervous system

• Breathing

• Kicking a soccer ball

• Balancing on one foot

• Raising your hand