2.1 and 2.2 Medical Detectives

Front

What is the function of the Myelin Sheath in a neuron?

Back

The Myelin Sheath insulates the axon, allowing electrical impulses to transmit quickly and efficiently along the nerve cell.

Front

What part of the neuron carries information away from the cell body?

Back

The axon.

Front

What two main components make up the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

Back

The brain and spinal cord.

Front

What is a nerve cell commonly called?

Back

A neuron.

Front

What do sensory neurons do?

Back

They sense inputs like taste, touch, smell, sounds, and sights.

Front

What is the role of dendrites in a neuron?

Back

Dendrites receive signals from other neurons and transmit them to the cell body.

Front

What is the purpose of the axon terminal?

Back

The axon terminal releases neurotransmitters to communicate with other neurons.

Front

What is a synapse?

Back

A synapse is the junction between two neurons where information is transmitted.

Front

What is the difference between sensory neurons and motor neurons?

Back

Sensory neurons carry signals from sensory receptors to the CNS, while motor neurons carry signals from the CNS to muscles and glands.

Front

What is the role of Schwann cells?

Back

Schwann cells produce the myelin sheath around axons in the peripheral nervous system.