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HBS 2.1.3 The Neuron

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
This part of the neuron receives chemical messages from the neurotransmitters of other neurons.
a)
Axon Terminal
b)
Dendrites
c)
Myelin Sheath
d)
Cell Body
2.
The part of the neuron that insulates the axon and increases the speed of the neural message within the neuron.
a)
Synapse
b)
Dendrite
c)
Myelin Sheath
d)
Axon Terminal Button
3.
This part of the neuron stores then releases neurotransmitters into the synapse.
a)
Axon 
b)
Dendrite
c)
Myelin Sheath
d)
Axon Terminal
4.
The part of the neuron where action potentials take place.
a)
Axon Terminal Button
b)
Myelin Sheath
c)
Dendrite
d)
Axon
5.
The correct direction of the neural impulse within one neuron.
a)
Axon Terminal to Dendrite
b)
Dendrite to Axon Terminal
c)
Cell Body to Axon
d)
Axon Terminal to Cell Body
6.
A
a)
Dendrite
b)
Axon
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Cell Body
7.
B
a)
Dendrite
b)
Axon
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Cell Body
8.
C
a)
Synapse
b)
Soma
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Myelin Sheath
9.
D
a)
Synapse
b)
Axon
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Dendrite
10.
E
a)
Synapse
b)
Cell Body
c)
Axon 
d)
Dendrite
11.

consists of sensory and motor neurons that transmit information to and from the central nervous system

a)

Central nervous system

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Peripheral nervous system

d)

Medulla oblongata

12.
The part of the nervous system that consists of nerves that branch out from the CNS (central nervous system) and connect to other body parts
a)

Sympathetic nervous system

b)

Parasympathetic nervous system

c)

Autonomic nervous system

d)

Peripheral nervous system

13.

What are the two types of cells found in the nervous system?

a)

Neurons and glial cells

b)

Sensory neurons and motor neurons

c)

Nerve cells and brain cells

d)

Afferent neurons and efferent neurons

14.

Which of the following are true?

a)

glial cells protect and support neurons

b)

neurons protect and support glial cells

c)

neurons transmit electochemical messages

15.

Type of neuron located only in the brain and spinal cord that pass impulses from one neuron to another.

a)

Motor Neuron

b)

Interneuron

c)

Sensory Neuron

16.
_____ neurons carry messages to the central nervous system
a)

Motor/efferent

b)

Motor/afferent

c)

Sensory/afferent

d)

Sensory/efferent

17.

What is a Schwann cell?

a)
A type of glial cell that wraps around nerve fibers in the peripheral nervous system
b)
A type of muscle cell found in the heart
c)
A type of bone cell found in the skull
d)
A type of skin cell found in the epidermis
18.

What is a neurotransmitter?

a)
A type of cloud formation in the atmosphere
b)
A chemical messenger that transmits signals across a synapse from one neuron to another
c)
A form of energy found in plants
d)
A type of bone in the human body
19.

What is an action potential?

a)
A slow change in the membrane potential of an excitable cell
b)
A change in the color of the cell membrane
c)
A change in the size of the cell nucleus
d)

A brief electrical impulse that travels along the axon of a neuron

20.

The entire junction between 2 nerves or a nerve and another structure

a)

axons

b)

synaptic cleft

c)

synapse

d)

synaptic knob

21.

If you picked up a hot coal, the signal from the sensory neurons in your fingertips would travel to ____________ in your spinal cord.

a)

Sensory Neurons

b)

Motor Neurons

c)

Interneurons

22.

Type of neuron that perceive information about your environment.

a)

Motor Neuron

b)

Interneuron

c)

Sensory Neuron

23.

Type of neuron that sends nerve impulses to muscles and gland, by the command of other neurons.

a)

Motor Neurons

b)

Interneurons

c)

Sensory Neurons

24.

Neurons that only have one process?

a)

Multipolar

b)

Bipolar

c)

Unipolar

25.

Unipolar neurons are always ....

a)

Sensory

b)

Reflex

c)

Visual

d)

Only in the CNS

26.

The functioning of the olfactory system relies on....

a)

Unipolar

b)

Tripolar

c)

Bipolar

d)

Multipolar