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WorksheetsYear 11 Neurons
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What are the three major types of neurons?
Sensory neuron, motor neuron, integral neuron
Sensational neuron, motor neuron, interneuron
Sensory neuron, motor neuron, interneuron
Sensory neuron, mobility neuron, integrity neuron
_____________ neurons are specialised and respond to particular type of stimulation.
Interneuron
Sensory neuron
Motor neuron
International neuron
Interneurons are also called what?
Connecting neurons
Efferent neurons
Afferent neurons
Connecting or association neurons
Neurons that carry messages from the brain to the muscles are...
Sensory neurons
Motor neurons
Interneurons
Connecting neurons
Which neuron enables reflex actions?
Sensory neurons
Motor neurons
Interneurons
Effector neurons
What are glial cells?
Neurons that connect sensory and motor neurons
Neurons that initiate movement
Specialised cells that receive sensory information
Specialised cells that support neurons to function
Which is NOT a function of a glial cell?
The repair neurons
They carry electrical signals to the neurons
They surround the neuron and hold them in place
They provide nutrients to neurons
Which of the following is NOT an example of a glial cell?
Astrocytes
Micoscopia
Oligodendroglia
Schwann cells
Which is true of Astrocytes?
They block entry of toxins
They use electrochemical messages
Which is true of Microglia?
Initiate glands to contract
Help repair damaged brain cells
Which is true of Oligodendroglia?
Connect sensory and motor neurons
Insulate neurons by maintaining the myeline sheath
Which is true of Schwann cells?
Help form the myelin sheath
Send sensory information to brain
What is the name and function of the section labelled 1 on the diagram?
Dendrites: extension that receives information
Myelin: fatty substance that insulates the neuron
Axon terminal: releases chemical messages
Axon: transmits information from away from soma
What is the name and function of the section labelled 2 on the diagram?
Dendrites: extension that receives information
Myelin: fatty substance that insulates the neuron
Axon terminal: releases chemical messages
Axon: transmits information from away from soma
What is the name and function of the section labelled 3 on the diagram?
Dendrites: extension that receives information
Myelin: fatty substance that insulates the neuron
Axon terminal: releases chemical messages
Axon: transmits information from away from soma
What is the name and function of the section labelled 6 on the diagram?
Dendrites: extension that receives information
Myelin: fatty substance that insulates the neuron
Axon terminal: releases chemical messages
Axon: transmits information from away from soma
