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nerve cell

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The part of the neuron that takes information away from the cell body is called a(n) _____________.
a)

dendrite

b)

axon

c)

cell body

2.

Which part of the nervous system has the special ability to carry signals or impulses.

a)

nerve

b)

brain

c)

spinal cord

3.

What system of the body is responsible for the transmission of signal from one part of the body to another.

a)

nervous system

b)

respiratory system

c)

cardiovascular system

4.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "D" represent?
a)

Dendrite

b)

Axon

c)

cell body

5.

Which of the following does NOT belong to the group?

a)

dentrites

b)

blood cell

c)

cell body

6.

Nerve cells are called.

a)

plasma

b)

neurons

c)

cell membrane

7.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "A" represent?
a)

Axon

b)

Dendrite

c)

Axon Terminal

8.

The basic unit of nervous system

a)

atom

b)

cell

c)

nerve cell

9.

Type of neuron that carries messages from the brain/spinal cord to the body

a)

Sensory

b)

Motor

c)

neurotransmitter

10.

This state is reached when each part of the body functions in equilibrium with the other parts.

a)

diagnosis

b)

epistasis

c)

homeostasis

11.

What part of the neuron receives the message from the previous neuron?

a)

terminal fibers

b)

cell body

c)

dendrites

12.
The part of the neuron that brings information to the cell body is called a(n) ___________.
a)

dendrite

b)

axon

c)

nucleus

13.

The cell body is also known as ______.

a)

plate

b)

soma

c)

axons

14.

_______ is composed of a cell body containing the nucleus.

a)

neuron

b)

cell

c)

nerve

15.

Which other body system is working with the nervous system to achieve the state of homeostasis.

a)

reproductive system

b)

endocrine system

c)

circulatory system