Nervous and Endocrine Systems: Nerve Cells

The video explains the role and structure of neurons, the fundamental building blocks of the nervous system. It describes the main components of a neuron, including the cell body, nucleus, dendrites, and axon, and their functions in transmitting messages within the body.

What are neurons primarily responsible for in the nervous system?

• Building muscle tissue

• Digesting food

• Acting as fundamental building blocks

• Transporting oxygen

Which part of the neuron contains the nucleus?

• Axon

• Synapse

• Dendrites

• Cell body

What is the primary function of the nucleus within the neuron?

• To protect the neuron

• To transmit signals

• To control cell activities

• To store energy

What role do dendrites play in a neuron?

• They protect the neuron

• They store nutrients

• They receive messages and carry them to the cell body

• They transmit messages away from the cell body

How does an axon function in a neuron?

• It stores genetic information

• It digests cellular waste

• It carries messages away from the cell body

• It receives messages from other neurons