PLTW Unit 2

What does the Myelin Sheath protect?

• Axon

• Dendrite

• Cell body

• axon terminal

What is the chemical used by a neuron to transmit an impulse across a synapse to another nerve cell?

• Neurotransmitters

• Synapse

• Threshold

• Impulse

What is the primary function of the Myelin Sheath in neurons?

• Protects the axon

• Transmits impulses

• Stores neurotransmitters

• Generates electrical signals

Which chemical is used by neurons to transmit impulses across synapses?

• Neurotransmitters

• Synapse

• Threshold

• Impulse

What is the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

• Transmit signals across synapses

• Protect the axon

• Generate electrical signals

• Store energy

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

• Dendrite

• Axon

• Cell body

• Myelin Sheath

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

• Releases neurotransmitters

• Protects the axon

• Receives signals

• Generates electrical signals

In the context of neurons, what does the term 'synapse' refer to?

• The junction between two neurons

• The protective layer of the axon

• The main body of the neuron

• The end of the axon

What is the main component of the cell body of a neuron?

• Nucleus

• Axon

• Dendrite

• Myelin Sheath

Which part of the neuron is primarily involved in transmitting electrical impulses?

• Axon

• Dendrite

• Cell body

• Synapse