Neurons Structure & Function

Neurons Structure & Function

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of the axon in a neuron?

Back

The axon transmits electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body to other neurons, muscles, or glands.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are dendrites and what is their role in a neuron?

Back

Dendrites are branched extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons and transmit them to the cell body.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the axon terminal in a neuron?

Back

The axon terminal is the endpoint of an axon where neurotransmitters are released to communicate with other neurons.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define 'neuron'.

Back

A neuron is a specialized cell that transmits nerve impulses; it is the basic building block of the nervous system.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the myelin sheath and its function?

Back

The myelin sheath is a fatty layer that insulates axons, speeding up the transmission of electrical impulses.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is synapse?

Back

A synapse is the junction between two neurons where communication occurs through neurotransmitters.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the cell body in a neuron?

Back

The cell body contains the nucleus and organelles, and it integrates incoming signals from dendrites.

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