Neurons and Synapses Quiz

What is a synapse?

• A type of neuron that sends messages to muscles and tells them to move

• A tiny gap between two neurons

• A type of neuron that sends a message to the brain from the senses

• A large gap between muscles

Which type of neuron is found in the brain or spinal cord?

• Sensory Neuron

• Motor Neuron

• Interneuron

• Axon Neuron

Which type of neuron carries messages to muscles or glands?

• Sensory Neuron

• Motor Neuron

• Interneuron

• Axon Neuron

Which type of neuron carries messages from the senses?

• Sensory Neuron

• Motor Neuron

• Interneuron

• Axon Neuron

Which type of neuron is probably damaged if you cannot move a finger?

• Sensory Neuron

• Motor Neuron

• Interneuron

• Axon Neuron

Which type of neuron is probably damaged if you cannot feel something?

• Sensory Neuron

• Motor Neuron

• Interneuron

• Axon Neuron

Which type of neuron connects a sensory neuron and motor neuron?

• Sensory Neuron

• Motor Neuron

• Interneuron

• Axon Neuron

What part of the neuron is responsible for receiving signals?

• Axon

• Cell Body (Dendrites)

• Axon terminal

What part of the neuron is responsible for transmitting signals away from the cell body?

• Axon

• Cell body

• Dendrites

• Axon terminal

What part of the neuron is where the electrical impulse ends?

• Axon

• Cell body

• Dendrites

• Axon terminal