Quiz on Neurons

What are neurons made up of?

• Individual nerve cells

• Muscle fibers

• Blood cells

• Bone cells

What is the function of an axon?

• To carry nerve impulses away from the cell body

• To receive messages from other cells

• To contain the genetic material of the neuron

• To connect muscles to bones

What is the role of dendrites in a neuron?

• To receive messages from other cells

• To carry nerve impulses away from the cell body

• To store energy

• To transport oxygen

What does the nucleus of a neuron contain?

• The genetic material of the neuron

• The energy supply of the neuron

• The waste products of the neuron

• The neurotransmitters of the neuron

What is a synapse?

• The tiny space between the end of an axon and the next structure

• The main body of the neuron

• The protective covering of a neuron

• The energy source of a neuron

What happens when an impulse reaches a synapse?

• Chemicals carry the message across

• The message stops completely

• The message is stored for later

• The message is converted into light

Which part of the neuron is responsible for carrying nerve impulses away from the cell body?

• Axon

• Dendrite

• Nucleus

• Synapse

Which part of the neuron receives messages from other cells?

• Dendrite

• Axon

• Nucleus

• Synapse

What is the main function of the nucleus in a neuron?

• To contain the genetic material

• To transmit nerve impulses

• To store nutrients

• To protect the neuron

What is the role of chemicals at a synapse?

• To carry the message across

• To block the message

• To destroy the message

• To amplify the message