WorksheetsIdentifying Neurons
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 8mins
F
Neurofibrils
Nissl bodies
Myelin
Nucleus of Schwann cell
Nodes of Ranvier
The space between two neurons where the impulse travels is called the
node of ranvier
neurotransmitter
synapse
Dendrites
Axon Terminals
Myelin Sheath
Schwann Cells
Gaps between Schwann cells that increase the speed of the transmission of the signal down the neuron are called
axon terminals
myelin
nodes of Ranvier
Which type of cell is circled?
Astrocytes
Microglia
Ependymal cells
C
Neurofibrils
Nissl bodies
Nucleus of Schwann cell
nucleus
Nodes of Ranvier
Why are neurons important?
they send signals between the brain and the body
they protect the inner organs from invaders (bacteria/viruses)
they transport astronauts to the moon
If I step on a nail...what type of neuron take that signal TO the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM?
interneurons
motor
sensory
receptors
What do we call a nerve cell that is the basic working unit of the brain and nervous system?
axon
neuron
dendrite
neurotransmitter
What do motor neurons do?
send signals to the central nervous system (brain/spinal cord)
send signals to the muscles of the body
connect cells found in the CNS (brain/spinal cord)
provide movement
Dendrites
Axon Terminals
Myelin Sheath
Schwann Cells
Nucleus
Cell Body
Axon
Node of Ranvier
Nucleus
Cell Body
Axon
Node of Ranvier
Neuroglia that produce scar tissue in the brain and spinal cord but also contribute to the blood-brain barrier are
astrocytes
oligodendrocytes
microglia
Type of neuron that sends impulses to muscles and glands
Motor Neuron
Interneuron
Sensory Neuron
myelin sheath
neurotransmitter
axon
D
Cell Body
Axon
Myelin
Dendrite
Schwann cell
Myelin, an insulating material, is found in
cell bodies
dendrites
Schwann cells
H
Cell body
Schwann cell
Nodes of Ranvier
Myelin
What is the name of the part of the neuron that is pointed out in the image?
Cell Body (Soma)
Axon
Myelin Sheath
Dendrites
