Neurons

Question 1

Soma

Answer 1

the body of the cell (neuron)

Question 2

Dendrites

Answer 2

Branch from the soma and receive messages from others cells (neurons)

Question 3

Axon

Answer 3

The nerve fibre which sends cells in one direction away from the cell body (soma)

Question 4

Axon Terminals

Answer 4

located at the end of axons and conducts a signal to a nerve synapse. The end of the nerve

Question 5

Myelinated Sheath

Answer 5

speeds the transmission of electrical impulses myelinated axons by insulating the axon. White fatty substance

Question 6

Muscle fibres (motor neurons)

Answer 6

special endings that are sensitive to a particular stimuli such as heat, pressure or light

Question 7

Sensory receptors (sensory neurons)

Answer 7

special endings that are sensitive to a particular stimuli such as heat, pressure or light

Question 8

Sensory neurons (affector)

Answer 8

carry messages to the brain and spinal cord from cells in the sense organs (such as eyes, ears, tongue and, skin)

Question 9

Motor neurons (effector)

Answer 9

carry messages from the CNS to effectors. Effectors are muscles or glands that translate these messages into actions