Structure/function of parts of neurons

Question 1

Dendrites

Answer 1

Branched extensions of a nerve cell responsible for receiving and processing signals from other neurons.

Question 2

Axon

Answer 2

Conducts electrical impulses away from the neurons cell body, responsible for sending electrical impulses to other neurons and away from muscles and glands.

Question 3

Soma/Cell body

Answer 3

Core of the neuron, responsible for keeping the neuron functioning and maintained.

Question 4

Mylen sheath

Answer 4

Insulates the neuron, acts as a protective coating and allows electrical impulses to be carried quickly along the axon.

Question 5

Terminal buttons

Answer 5

Located at the end of the neuron, responsible for sending signals onto other neurons.

Question 6

Nucleus

Answer 6

Provides energy for the nucleus to carry out its functions.

Question 7

Synapse

Answer 7

Gap at the end of terminal buttons.

Question 8

Neurotransmitters

Answer 8

Responsible for carrying the signals across the synapse to other neurons.