Structure of Neuron Quiz

What are the three main parts of a neuron?

• dendrites, nucleus, and cell membrane

• nucleus, cytoplasm, and cell membrane

• axon, synapse, and myelin sheath

• cell body, dendrites, and axon

Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?

• Axon

• Dendrites

• Cell body

• Synapse

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

• Axon

• Nucleus

• Dendrite

• Cell membrane

What is the function of the dendrites?

• Store and release neurotransmitters.

• Receive signals from other neurons and transmit them to the cell body.

• Send signals to other neurons and receive them from the cell body.

• Protect the cell body from external stimuli.

What is the function of the axon?

• Conduct electrical impulses away from the cell body

• Receive electrical impulses from the cell body

• Connect the neuron to other cells

• Store electrical impulses in the cell body

What are the two main types of neurons?

• Neurons and synapses

• Sensory neurons and motor neurons

• Excitatory neurons and inhibitory neurons

• Interneurons and glial cells

Which type of neuron carries signals from the sensory organs to the brain?

• Interneuron

• Motor neuron

• Sensory neuron

• Connector neuron

Which type of neuron carries signals from the brain to the muscles?

• Motor neuron

• Interneuron

• Autonomic neuron

• Sensory neuron

What is the process called when a neuron sends an electrical signal to another neuron?

• neuronal communication

• neuronal transmission

• synaptic transmission

• neuronal signaling

What is the small gap between two neurons where communication occurs called?

• synapse

• dendrite

• axon

• neurotransmitter