Understanding Nerve Cells Quiz

What part of the nerve cell receives information from other cells?

• Axon

• Dendrite

• Nucleus

• Myelin Sheath

Which part of the nerve cell conducts electrical signals away from the cell body?

• Dendrite

• Axon

• Nucleus

• Synapse

What is the main function of the myelin sheath?

• Receive information

• Conduct electrical signals

• Speed up the transmission of electrical signals

• Store genetic information

Where is the nucleus located in a nerve cell?

• In the axon

• In the dendrite

• In the cell body

• In the myelin sheath

What type of neuron transmits signals towards the brain and spinal cord?

• Motor neuron

• Sensory neuron

• Dendrite

• Axon

Which neuron type is responsible for sending signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles?

• Sensory neuron

• Motor neuron

• Dendrite

• Axon

What is the role of the synapse in a nerve cell?

• Conduct electrical signals within the cell

• Protect the nerve cell

• Connect two neurons and transmit signals between them

• Speed up signal transmission

Which part of the nerve cell contains the genetic material?

• Axon

• Dendrite

• Myelin Sheath

• Nucleus

What is the primary function of dendrites in nerve cells?

• To transmit signals to other neurons

• To receive signals from other neurons

• To insulate the nerve cell

• To store energy

How do motor and sensory neurons differ in their function?

• Motor neurons transmit signals within the brain, while sensory neurons transmit signals outside the brain.

• Motor neurons transmit signals to muscles, while sensory neurons transmit signals to the brain and spinal cord.

• There is no difference; both perform the same function.

• Motor neurons produce myelin, while sensory neurons do not.