Neurons Quiz P-4

What is the primary function of a neuron?

• To store information

• To transmit electrical signals

• To produce energy

• To protect the brain

Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving signals from other neurons?

• Axon

• Dendrites

• Soma (Cell body)

• Myelin sheath

True or False: The axon is the part of the neuron that carries electrical signals away from the cell body.

• True

• False

What is the name of the gap between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released?

• Synapse

• Soma

• Axon terminal

• Node of Ranvier

The myelin sheath serves which of the following purposes?

• It speeds up the transmission of electrical signals

• It generates neurotransmitters

• It stores energy

• It protects the neuron from damage

What is the part of the neuron that contains the nucleus?

• Axon

• Dendrites

• Soma (Cell body)

• Myelin sheath

cells that are specialized to transmit messages

• Autonomic
• Neuroglia
• Neurons
• Somatic

What is number 1?

• dendrite 
• axon
• cell body
• myelin sheath

What is number 4?

• dendrite
• axon 
• cell body
• myelin sheath

3. True or False: The axon is the part of the neuron that carries electrical signals away from the cell body.

• True

• False