Neuron Practice

This part of the neuron, labeled "B", keeps the neuron alive and functioning.

• Soma (cell body)

• Cell membrane

• Nucleus

• Dendrite

This part of the neuron, labeled C, contains the neurons DNA.

• Soma (cell body)

• Nucleus

• Cell membrane

• Dendrite

This part of the neuron, labeled A, receives messages from other neurons and sends the information towards the cell body.

• Dendrite

• Cell membrane

• Axon

• Myelin sheath

This part of the neuron, labeled D, carries action potentials from one end of the neuron to the other.

• Axon

• Myelin sheath

• Soma

• Dendrite

This part of the neuron, labeled E, coats the axon increasing the speed and efficiency of messages.

• Soma

• Myelin sheath

• Axon terminal

• Dendrite

This part of the neuron, labeled F, looks like little knobs that release neurotransmitters from vesicles towards the synapse.

• Axon

• Myelin sheath

• Axon Terminal

• Soma