Nerve Cell

What is structure labeled C in the picture?

• Dendrite

• Axon

• Cell Body

• Axon Terminal

What is structure labeled E in the picture?

• Nucleus

• Schwann Cell

• Node of Ranvier

• Myelin Sheath

Which structure is responsible for receiving signals?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Where does the nerve impulse begin in a neuron?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Neurons transmit information through the body through nerve impulses, which are best described as this

• a physical push

• a specialized cell

• an electrical signal

• a sound wave

Label the dendrite, nucleus, and axon on the diagram.

a

b

c

dendrite

axon

nucleus

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Match the following

• impulse from organs to the brain

• relay neurons

• impulse from brain to muscles and glands

• motor neurons

• impulse between other neurons

• sensory nuerons

If you touch a hot surface and immediately pull your hand away, the information your brain receives that the surface is hot comes from the _____. 

• Pain Neurons 

• Sensory Neurons

• Motor Neurons

• Impulse Neurons

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which of the following hotspots is the nucleus of this neuron?

• 1

• 2

• 3

Which type of neurons would your brain use to cause your eyes to blink?

• sensory neurons

• interneurons

• relay neurons

• motor neurons