Structure of a Nerve Cell

Identify #1

• axon

• cell body

• myelin sheath

• nucleus

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Identify #2

• axon

• cell body

• dendrite

• myelin sheath

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Identify #3

• axon

• cell body

• dendrite

• myelin sheath

Identify #6

• axon terminals

• dendrites

• dendrite

• schwann cells

The part of the neuron that receives messages from adjacent neurons

• axon

• axon terminal

• dendrite

• neuron

This insulating material forms a layer, around the axon of a neuron.  It enables electrical signals to travel down the axon at higher speeds.

• neuron
• myelin sheath
• dendrite
• neurotransmitter

A chemical produced by neurons that carries messages to other neurons

• myelin sheath
• neurotransmitter
• axon
• axon terminal

The tiny gap between neurons where nerve impulses are sent from one neuron to another.  It is where communication occurs between an axon and dendrite

• synapse
• axon terminal
• impulse
• myelin

Identify #8

• Nucleus

• Axon

• dendrite

• Schwann Cell

What direction does an electrical signal move?

• Dendrite, Cell body, Axon

• Cell body, Axon, Dendrite

• Cell body, Dendrite, Axon

• Axon, Cell Body, Dendrite