Neurons OS 12.2.1 cfu quiz

What are neurons responsible for in the nervous system?

• Producing hormones

• Communicating electrical signals and producing movements

• Digesting food

• Filtering blood

Which part of the neuron propagates the nerve impulse to target cells?

• Dendrite

• Soma

• Axon

• Synapse

Fill in the blank: The specialized areas of contact where dendrites receive information from other neurons are called _______.

• synapses

• axons

• nodes

• soma

What is the function of myelin in neurons?

• To produce neurotransmitters

• To insulate axons and speed up electrical signals

• To digest waste products

• To store genetic information

A multipolar neuron that has a very important role to play in a part of the brain called the cerebellum is known as a ______ cell.

• Purkinje

• Pyramidal

• Granule

• Stellate

Identify the parts of the neuron.

a

b

c

d

e

f

Node of Ranvier

Axon Terminal

Dendrites

Axon

Myelin Sheath

Cell Body

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Label the different types of neurons shown.

a

b

c

Bipolar Neuron

Unipolar Neuron

Multipolar Neuron