Structure Of Neurons

Question 1

Dendrites

Answer 1

Receive messages from other neurons via their receptor sites

Question 2

Soma (cell body)

Answer 2

Contains the nucleus and controls the cell

Question 3

Axon

Answer 3

Sends message away from soma to the axon terminal branches

Question 4

Myelin sheath

Answer 4

Insulates axon to help protect it and speed up transmission

Question 5

Axon terminal buttons

Answer 5

The message becomes a chemical called a neurotransmitter

Question 6

Synapse

Answer 6

The gap between axon terminal and next neuron
Neurotransmitters carry the message across the gap

Question 7

Neurotransmitters

Answer 7

Chemical substances that cross the synaptic gap and has an effect on the next neuron or organ