Chapter 3

Which part of the neuron receives messages from other neurons?

• Axon

• Dendrites

• Myelin sheath

• Soma

Which part of the neuron sends messages to other neurons?

• membrane

• axon

• nodes of Ranvier

• myelin sheath

What are the chemicals that neurons used to communicate called?

• neural signalers

• acids

• bases

• neurotransmitters

What is the event through which a neuron 'fires' or experiences a swift change in electrical charge throughout the length of its axon?

• action potential

• membrane potential

• resting potential

• threshold of excitation

Neurotransmitters bind to receptor sites which are located on which of the following structures?

• axon terminals

• myelin sheath

• dendrites

• nucleus