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Neuron Structure and Action Potential

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of the neuron structure at location [A]?

a)

Nodes

b)

Axon

c)

Myelin

d)

Dendrites

2.

What is the name of the neuron structure at location [B]?

a)

Nodes

b)

Axon

c)

Cell Body

d)

Dendrites

3.

What is the name of the neuron structure at location [C]?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Axon

c)

Cell Body

d)

Myelin Sheath

4.

What is the name of the neuron structure at location [D]?

a)

Terminal Button

b)

Axon

c)

Soma

d)

Myelin

5.

What is the name of the neuron structure at location [E]?

a)

Axon Terminal

b)

Axon

c)

Soma

d)

Myelin

6.

The function of the myelin sheath is to

a)

receive incoming nerve impulses from adjoining neurons.

b)

insulate the axon, speeding up nerve impulse transmission

c)

Hold neurotransmitters until they are released into the synapse

d)

Provide an area for nerve impulses to 'jump' between, speeding up transmission

7.

The function of the dendrites are to

a)

receive incoming nerve impulses from adjoining neurons.

b)

insulate the axon, speeding up nerve impulse transmission

c)

Hold neurotransmitters until they are released into the synapse

d)

Provide an area for nerve impulses to 'jump' between, speeding up transmission

8.

The function of the axon terminal is to

a)

receive incoming nerve impulses from adjoining neurons.

b)

insulate the axon, speeding up nerve impulse transmission

c)

Hold neurotransmitters until they are released into the synapse

d)

Provide an area for nerve impulses to 'jump' between, speeding up transmission

9.

The function of the nodes of ranvier is to

a)

receive incoming nerve impulses from adjoining neurons.

b)

insulate the axon, speeding up nerve impulse transmission

c)

Hold neurotransmitters until they are released into the synapse

d)

Provide an area for nerve impulses to 'jump' between, speeding up transmission

10.

Which of these is not one of the main types of neurons?

a)

Interneuron

b)

Motor Neuron

c)

Spinal Neuron

d)

Sensory Neuron

11.

What path does a reflex arc follow?

a)

Sensory Neuron - Motor Neuron - Interneuron

b)

Motor Neuron - Sensory Neuron - Interneuron

c)

Motor Neuron - Interneuron - Sensory Neuron

d)

Sensory Neuron - Interneuron - Motor Neuron

12.

Which of these is NOT a feature of a glial cell?

a)

Glue of the nervous system, supports neurons

b)

Can regenerate via mitosis

c)

Nourishes neurons

d)

Responsible for nerve impulse transmission

13.

Which of these is the resting membrane potential for a cell?

a)

+40 mV

b)

-70mV

c)

-55mV

d)

0mV

14.

Which of these is the threshold voltage a cell has to cross to initiate an action potential?

a)

+40 mV

b)

-70mV

c)

-55mV

d)

0mV

15.

During depolarization, Na+ ions flow in what direction?

a)

Down their concentration gradient, out of the cell

b)

Down their concentration gradient, into the cell

c)

Against their concentration gradient, out of the cell

d)

Against their concentration gradient, into the cell

16.

True or False: during the refractory period, another action potential cannot occur.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Movement of what ions is responsible for repolarization?

a)

Na+

b)

K+

c)

Cl-

d)

Ca2+

18.

True or False: Excitatory neurotransmitters increase the resting membrane potential above -70mV, so it is easier for an action potential to occur.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

True or False: Inhibitory Neurotransmitters decrease the resting membrane potential below -70mV, making it more difficult for an action potential to occur.

a)

True

b)

False