NERVE CELL

Question 1

The basic unit of nervous system

Answer 1

Nerve Cell
(neuron)

Question 2

Parts of a Neuron with Functions
-Receive signals from other cells

Answer 2

Dendrites

Question 3

Organizes and keeps the cell functional

Answer 3

Cell body

Question 4

Controls the entire neuron

Answer 4

Nucleus

Question 5

Protects the cell

Answer 5

Cell membrane

Question 6

Generates impulse in the neuron

Answer 6

Axon hillock

Question 7

Transfers signals to other cells and organs

Answer 7

Axon

Question 8

Allow diffusion of ions

Answer 8

Node of Ranvier

Question 9

Increases the speed of the signal

Answer 9

Myelin Sheath

Question 10

Produces the myelin sheath

Answer 10

Schwann Cell

Question 11

Forms junctions with other cells

Answer 11

Axon terminal

Question 12

Types of neurons

Answer 12

•Sensory neuron
•Interneuron
•Motor neuron

Question 13

The nerve cell is the basic unit of the nervous system and it is also called as 1.____. There are billions of neurons in the body. of a nerve cell. A neuron has a 2._____ containing the nucleus. In the cell body there are root-like structures called the 3._____ and 4.____. 5._____ carry impulses toward the cell body while axons carry impulses away from the cell body. The gap between neurons is called 6.____.

Answer 13

1.Neuron
2.Cell body
3.Dendrites
4.Axons
5.Dendrites
6.synapse