Neurons & Neural Communication
Authored by Shawna Farbotnik
Social Studies
9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A nerve cell that is the basic working unit of the brain and nervous system which processes and transmits information
axon
neuron
dendrite
neurotransmitter
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
This insulating material forms a layer, around the axon of a neuron. It enables electrical signals to travel down the axon at higher speeds.
neuron
myelin sheath
dendrite
neurotransmitter
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
A chemical produced by neurons that carries messages to other neurons
myelin sheath
neurotransmitter
axon
axon terminal
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
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
synapse
axon terminal
impulse
myelin
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
These carry signals from tissues and organs to the brain and spinal cord
Sensory Neurons
Motor Neurons
Efferent Neurons
Glial Cells
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is structure labeled C in the picture?
Dendrite
Axon
Cell Body
Axon Terminal
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is structure labeled B in the picture?
Dendrite
Axon
Cell Body
Axon Terminal
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