Nervous System and Neurons

Front

What are the two parts of the nervous system?

Back

Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system

Front

This releases neurotransmitters which are sent into the synaptic gap.

Back

axon terminal

Front

A nerve cell that is the basic working unit of the brain and nervous system which processes and transmits information

Back

neuron

Front

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

Back

myelin sheath

Front

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.

Back

synapse

Front

What is the part of a neuron that receives signals from other neurons? Options: Dendrite, Axon, Axon Terminal, Cell Body

Back

Dendrite

Front

What is the part of a neuron labeled as

E

? Options:

Synapse

,

Cell Body (Soma)

,

Axon

,

Dendrite

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Cell Body (Soma)

Front

What is the correct answer for the question: B? Options: Dendrite, Axon, Axon Terminal, Cell Body

Back

Axon Terminal

Front

What part of the neuron receives the message from the previous neuron?

Back

Dendrites

Front

Back

Nucleus