Neuron Structure and Function Quiz

What is the main function of Golgi bodies in nerve cells?

• Formation of lysosomes

• Production of energy

• Storage of genetic material

• Formation of neurotransmitters

What are Nissl granules primarily composed of?

• Microtubules

• Neurofibrils

• Free ribosomes and RER

• Mitochondria

Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving signals?

• Axon

• Dendrites

• Cell body

• Synapse

What is the axon hillock?

• The end of the axon

• The region where the axon originates

• The part of the dendrite

• The synaptic cleft

What type of synapse involves the movement of ions through gap junctions?

• Axoaxonic synapse

• Axosomatic synapse

• Electrical synapse

• Chemical synapse

Which of the following is NOT a component of a synapse?

• Neurotransmitter vesicles

• Postsynaptic element

• Synaptic cleft

• Presynaptic element

What are the tree-like processes extending from the neuron called?

• Axons

• Dendrites

• Neurofibrils

• Synapses

What is the primary role of neurofilaments in neurons?

• Energy production

• Intracellular transport

• Signal transmission

• Formation of synapses

Which pigment accumulates in nerve cells with age?

• Lipofuscin

• Chlorophyll

• Hemoglobin

• Melanin

What is the cytoplasm of the axon called?

• Axolemma

• Neuroplasm

• Cytosol

• Axoplasm