WorksheetsNeurons
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A
a)
Dendrite
b)
Axon
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Cell Body
2.
B
a)
Dendrite
b)
Axon
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Cell Body
3.
E
a)
Synapse
b)
Cell Body
c)
Axon
d)
Dendrite
4.
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
5.
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
6.
A chemical produced by neurons that carries messages to other neurons
a)
myelin sheath
b)
neurotransmitter
c)
axon
d)
axon terminal
7.
The tiny gap between neurons where nerve impulses are sent from one neuron to another. It is where communication occurs between an axon and dendrite
a)
synapse
b)
axon terminal
c)
impulse
d)
myelin
8.
What is another name for a nerve cell?
a)
Muscle Fiber
b)
Connective Tissue
c)
Impulse
d)
Neuron
9.
The part of the neuron that brings information to the cell body is called a(n) ___________.
a)
dendrite
b)
axon
c)
nucleus
d)
node of Ranvier
10.
The part of the neuron that takes information away from the cell body is called a(n) _____________.
a)
dendrite
b)
axon
c)
cell body
d)
Schwann cell
11.
Location at which a neuron can transfer an impulse to another cell with the use of neurotransmitters is called __________.
a)
myelin sheath
b)
axon
c)
threshold
d)
synapse
12.
What is the chemical used by a neuron to transmit an impulse across a synapse to another nerve cell?
a)
Neurotransmitters
b)
Synapse
c)
Threshold
d)
Impulse
13.
What part of the neuron receives the message from the previous neuron?
a)
Terminal Fibers
b)
Dendrites
c)
Cell Body
d)
Myelin
14.
Which of the following is the correct order of the direction of a message?
a)
Dendrite-Cell Body-Axon-Synapse
b)
Synapse-Cell Body-Axon-Dendrite
c)
Dendrite-Synapse-Cell Body-Axon
d)
Axon-Cell Body-Dendrite-Synapse
15.
This part of the neuron stores then releases neurotransmitters into the synapse.
a)
Axon
b)
Dendrite
c)
Myelin Sheath
d)
Axon Terminal
16.
A nerve cell that is the basic working unit of the brain and nervous system which processes and transmits information
a)
axon
b)
neuron
c)
dendrite
d)
neurotransmitter
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