A & P Neuron Anatomy Practice

Front

What part of the neuron carries impulses away from the soma?

Back

Axon

Front

What is the cell body of a neuron also known as?

Back

Soma

Front

Which cells produce the myelin sheath in the peripheral nervous system?

Back

Schwann cells

Front

What are the nodes of Ranvier?

Back

Places along the axon where an impulse can 'skip' to, speeding up transmission.

Front

What is the axon hillock?

Back

The part of the neuron where the axon joins the cell body.

Front

What is the function of dendrites?

Back

To receive impulses from other neurons.

Front

What is myelin sheath?

Back

A fatty layer that insulates axons and speeds up impulse transmission.

Front

What are synaptic end bulbs?

Back

Structures at the end of axons that release neurotransmitters.

Front

What is the role of Schwann cells?

Back

To produce myelin sheath in the peripheral nervous system.

Front

What is the function of the nucleus in a neuron?

Back

To house the cell's genetic material and control cellular activities.