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WorksheetsSteele HS Neuroglia & Neurons
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 27mins
Nucleus
Cell Body
Axon
Node of Ranvier
Nucleus
Cell Body
Axon
Node of Ranvier
Nucleus
Cell Body
Axon
Node of Ranvier
Dendrites
Axon Terminals
Myelin Sheath
Schwann Cells
Dendrites
Axon Terminals
Myelin Sheath
Schwann Cells
Dendrites
Axon Terminals
Schwann cells/Myelin Sheath
Cell body
What does the neuron's nucleus do?
Controls the actions of the neuron
Produces food for the neuron
Carries information from the cell body to other neuronsThis is a wrong answer
Controls speed of electrical signal through the axon
Cells that can conduct, but not replicate
neurons
glia/neuroglia
Cells that can replicate, but not conduct
neurons
glia/neuroglia
Carry impulses from from CNS to effectors
afferent/sensory neurons
efferent/motor neurons
dendrites
axon terminals
Carry impulses from from receptors to CNS
afferent/sensory neurons
efferent/motor neurons
dendrites
axon terminals
Transmit impulses away from the cell body
afferent/sensory neurons
axons
dendrites
astrocytes
Transmit impulses toward from the cell body
afferent/sensory neurons
axons
dendrites
astrocytes
Contain vesicles with neurotransmitters (located at the end of axons)
axons
dendrites
axon terminals
synapse
Site where action potential is converted into a chemical message
axons
dendrites
synaptic cleft
synaptic knob
The entire junction between 2 nerves or a nerve and another structure
axons
synaptic cleft
synapse
synaptic knob
Area that separates one neuron from another (or muscle, gland, or organ)
axons
synaptic cleft
synapse
synaptic knob
Function(s) of the myelin sheath?
protects
insulates
increases speed of transmission
all of the above
Chemicals which transmit electrical impulses
astrocytes
oligodendrocytes
microglia
neurotransmitters
Cells that provide nutrients, five structural support at synapses, & block toxic substances
astrocytes
oligodendrocytes
microglia
neurotransmitters
Cells that form myelin sheaths on CNS
astrocytes
oligodendrocytes
microglia
neurotransmitters
Cells that form myelin sheaths on PNS
astrocytes
oligodendrocytes
microglia
Schwann cells
Scavenge and degrade dead cells & protect the brain from invaders
ependymal cells
oligodendrocytes
microglia
astrocytes
Produce cerebrospinal fluid in the brain & spinal cord
ependymal cells
oligodendrocytes
microglia
astrocytes
