1. Anatomy of a Neuron

What do neurons make up?

• our brain and nervous system

• our bones and skeleton system

• our stomach and digestive system

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What are neurons responsible for?

• The color of our eyes

• How tall we grow

• Our thoughts and feelings

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What is the function of a neuron?

• to communicate and transmit messages throughout the body

• to help you grow

• to help digest food

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What part of the neuron is the circle he drew?

• the nostril of the neuron

• the eye of the neuron

• the mouth of the neuron

• the nucleus of the neuron

What is the soma of the neuron

• its body

• its hands

• its feet

What are all the branches that come off of the soma or body of the neuron called?

• eyelashes

• dendrites

• fingers

What usually happens at the dendrites?

• The neuron receives it signal

• The neuron sends on its signal

What is the "tail" of the neuron called?

• dendrites

• axon

True or false:  All axons of neurons are very long.

• true

• false

True or false:  The terminals or ends of the axons always connect to the dendrites of another neuron.

• true

• false