Motor Neuron Components

Question 1

Cell Body

Answer 1

contains the nucleus, provides energy to drive cell activity

Question 2

Dendrite

Answer 2

takes in information from interneuron

Question 3

Axon

Answer 3

carries electrical impulses

Question 4

Nodes of Ranvier

Answer 4

spaces in between axon to regenerate propagation of the action potential

Question 5

Myelin sheath

Answer 5

provides a protective layer for the action potential to quickly move across the axons

Question 6

Axon terminal

Answer 6

transmits messages to other cells via neurotransmitters

Question 7

Dendrites

Answer 7

takes info from interneurons to move it along the motor neuron