Parts of a Neuron Quiz

What are the structures called that receive messages from other neurons?

• Axons

• Dendrites

Which of the following is responsible for communication between neurons?

• Chemical signals

• Neurotransmitters

What is the purpose of the myelin sheath?

• Insulate the axon

• Protect the axon

Which type of axon allows for faster transmission of the electrical signal?

• Unmyelinated axon

• Myelinated axon

What are the tiny gaps in the myelin called?

• Axon terminals

• Nodes of Ranvier

Where are neurotransmitters stored?

• Soma

• Synaptic vesicles

What is the small gap between two neurons called?

• Synapse

• Cell body

Which type of neuron helps move muscles?

• Bipolar neuron

• Motor neuron

What is the function of interneurons?

• Detect information from the environment

• Link motor and sensory neurons

What is the function of glial cells?

• To produce myelin sheath
• To support, protect, and nourish neurons
• To transmit nerve impulses
• To carry nerve impulses away from the body