Neurons

This contains a cell's DNA.

• Myelin Sheath

• Nucleus

• Soma

• Axon

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This type of neuron has a single axon but many dendrites.

• Unipolar

• Bipolar

• Multipolar

These SEND electrical impulses to nearby neurons.

• Synapses

• Connectors

• Firing squad

• Dendrites

This neuron is most common in the nervous system.

• Unipolar

• Bipolar

• Multipolar

These cover axons and act as insulation to electrical signals.

• Synapses

• Dendrites

• Soma

• Myelin Sheaths

These RECEIVE electrical impulses from neighboring neurons.

• Synapses

• Nucleus

• Dendrites

• Axons

Your brain contains approximately _____________ neurons.

• 100,000,000

• 100,000,000,000

• 10,000,000,000,000

• Infinite

Myelin is fatty insulation that can help messages travel quickly.

• True

• False

Networks of connected cells that make up your nervous system are called ________________

• Neurons

• Cell bodies

• Nucleus

• Axons

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Neurons are typically the same size and shape.

• True

• False