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WorksheetsY10 Neurons & Synaptic Transmission
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which TWO parts does the central nervous system consist of?
Spinal Cord
Intestines
Brain
Neurons around body
What is the purpose of a neurotransmitter?
Protect body from bacteria and viruses
Ensure circulation in the central and peripheral nervous system
Carry nutrients around the body
Send chemical signal from one neuron to another
In which direction does the action potential (signal) travel down the neuron?
Left to right
Right to left
Axon
Myelin Sheath
Name part A
Dendrite
Terminal Button
Axon
Myelin Sheath
Name part H
Dendrite
Terminal Button
Axon
Myelin Sheath
What is the purpose of the terminal button (part H)?
RECEIVE neurotransmitter signals from another neuron's dendrites (part A)
SEND neurotransmitter signals to another neuron's dendrites (part A)
Name part B
Cell Body
Myelin Sheath
Axon
Nucleus
Name part C
Cell Body
Myelin Sheath
Axon
Nucleus
Name part D
Cell Body
Myelin Sheath
Axon
Nucleus
Name part E
Dendrite
Terminal Button
Axon
Myelin Sheath
What is the main purpose of the myelin sheath (part E)?
Provide nutrients and oxygen to the neuron
Insulate the axon so electrical signals can pass faster
Secure the neuron and hold it in place
What does this image show?
Bone joint
Synapse
Axon Hillock
I do not know
Name part A
Vesicle
Receptor
Sending cell
Receiving cell
Name part D
Vesicle
Receptor
Sending cell
Receiving cell
Name part F (purple dot)
Neurotransmitter
Hormone
Vesicle
Receptor
Name part B (blue circle)
Neurotransmitter
Hormone
Vesicle
Receptor
What is the purpose of the vesicle (part B)
Produce neurotransmitters
Store neurotransmitters
Break down neurotransmitters
Receive signal from neurotransmitters
Name part C (orange thing)
Neurotransmitter
Hormone
Vesicle
Receptor
What is the purpose of the receptor (part C)?
Produce neurotransmitters
Store neurotransmitters
Break down neurotransmitters
Receive signal from neurotransmitters
What is happening in E (red arrow)?
Reuptake of neurotransmitter into sending cell
Neurotransmitter attaches to surface of cell
Break down neurotransmitters in receiving cell
Which neurotransmitter is associated with reward, reinforcement and addiction?
Myelin sheath
Serotonin
Dopamine
Parietal
Which neurotransmitter is associated with mood control and depression?
Myelin sheath
Serotonin
Dopamine
Parietal
