Neurons

Question 1

Sensory neurons

Answer 1

Transmit information from sensory cells in the body (receptors) to the brain;
Also called afferent nuerons

Question 2

Interneurons

Answer 2

Neurons that connect other neurons to each other, found only in the brain and spinal cord

Question 3

Motor neurons (efferent)

Answer 3

Neurons that transmits commands FROM the brain to the glands or musculature of the body, typically through the spinal cord. Motor neurons carry out both voluntary actions and bodily functions

Question 4

Dendrites

Answer 4

Branch like extentions of the neurons that recieve information from other cells

Question 6

Cell body

Answer 6

The part of the neuron containing chromosomes and microstructures vital to the cell functioning

The part of the neuron that includes a nucleus containing genetic material (chromosomes) as well as other microstructures vital to the cell functioning

Question 7

Axon

Answer 7

The long extension of the cell body of a neuron that electrical impulses pass ( can be upto a meter long)

Question 8

Myelin shealth

Answer 8

A tight coat of cells composed of liquids to insulate the axon from chemical or physical stimuli
That mah interfere with transmissions or nerve impulse & speeds neutral admissions

Question 9

Synapse

Answer 9

The place at which transmission of information between neurons occur
( two cells do not touch at synapse; instead a space exists between the two neurons called synapse cleft)