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Neurons

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
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1.

The functional unit that makes up the nervous system

a)

nodes

b)

neurons

c)

nephrons

d)

synapses

2.

Which of the following is not a part of the neuron?

a)

axon

b)

dendrites

c)

cell body

d)

neurotransmitter

3.

the direction the impulse travels in this neuron

a)

to the right -->

b)

to the left <--

4.

Which is the correct function for the structures mentioned ( choose all that are correct)

a)

dendrite conducts impulses to the axon

b)

Axon carries nerve impulses from the cell body to muscles

c)

cell body carries nerve impulses to the dendrite

d)

the cell body contains the nucleus and cell organelles

5.

The gaps in the myelin sheath are called---

a)

nodes

b)

synapses

c)

reflexes

d)

potentials

6.

The three types of neurons shown in the diagram are

a)

1= interneuron. 2= motor neuron 3= sensory neuron

b)

1= sensory neuron. 2= motor neuron. 3= interneuron

c)

1 = interneuron. 2 = sensory neuron. 3= motor neuron

d)

1= motor neuron. 2 = sensory neuron. 3= interneuron

7.

which is the correct path that a nerve impulse will follow in a reflex arc?

a)

motor neuron--> interneuron--> sensory neuron

b)

interneuron--> motor neuron --> sensory neuron

c)

motor neuron--> sensory neuron--> interneuron

d)

sensory neuron--> interneuron--> motor neuron

8.

true or false

Sensory neurons carry impulses from the brain

and the spinal cord to muscles and glands

a)

true

b)

false

9.

The structure labeled ‘2’ represents ____.

a)

a dendrite

b)

an axon terminal

c)

the cell Body

d)

the myelin Sheath