Functions of Neurons

Question 1

carry nervous system impulses from the cell body

Answer 1

axons

Question 2

carry nervous system impulses to the cell body

Answer 2

dendrites

Question 3

performs metabolic and reproductive functions for the cell

Answer 3

cell body

Question 4

are surrounded by specialized cells that form the sheath of Schwann, which electrically isolates neurons.

Answer 4

neurons

Question 5

The axon of one neuron is separated from a dendrite of an adjoining neuron by a space called

Answer 5

synapse

Question 6

Nerve system impulses cannot cross the synapse unless it is filled with special chemicals called

Answer 6

neurotransmitters

Question 7

located in the lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, and thymus

Answer 7

lymphatic tissue

Question 8

located in the bone marrow

Answer 8

myeloid tissue

Question 9

located along the walls of the large arteries and alveoli in the lungs.

Answer 9

elastic tissue

Question 10

Forms certain types of white blood cells

Answer 10

lymphatic tissue

Question 11

Forms red and white blood cells and platelets

Answer 11

myeloid tissue

Question 12

Helps maintain blood pressure in the blood system and in the exhalation of breath in the lungs

Answer 12

elastic tissue