basic neuroscience quiz

A _______ consists of a cell body, dendrites, and an axon.

• neuron
• macrophage

• microglia

• astrocyte

Neurons communicate with each other through specialized junctions called ___________

• molecules

• synapses

• axon
• neuron

The transfer of information in the nervous system occurs through the use of ________

• dendrites

• blood

• electricity

• water

The complex organ responsible for controlling movements, thoughts, memories, emotions, and more ________

• eyes

• spinal cord

• heart

• brain

A fatty substance called ________ insulates and protects the axons of neurons, allowing for faster transmission of electrical signals.

• myelin
• synapse
• neuron
• dendrites

Which part of the neuron receives incoming signals from other neurons?

• myelin

• dendrites

• axon
• lipids

Which part of the neuron carries electrical signals away from the cell body?

• vesicles

• myelin
• neurotransmitters
• axon

____ are chemical substances used by neurons to transmit signals to each other

• neurotransmitters

• fibers

• sugars

• lipids